| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 133 Price realized: 60 EUR (Approx. 64 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Islands off Caria. Rhodos circa 170-150 BC. Artemon, magistrate Plinthophoric Hemidrachm AR 12 mm, 1,39 g Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right; APTEMΩN above, club(?) to left; all within incuse square. Very Fine Jenkins, Rhodian 44; HN Online 103; HGC 6, 1462. The rose symbolizes Rhodos (Rhodes) primarily due to its association with the island's patron goddess, Aphrodite. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, was often depicted adorned with roses. As Rhodos was known for its devotion to Aphrodite and its temple dedicated to her, the rose became closely linked with the island. On ancient coins of Rhodos, the rose frequently appears as a symbol, serving as a visual representation of the island's mythological connection to Aphrodite. Beyond its mythological significance, the rose also symbolizes beauty, love, and prosperity, reflecting the island's natural splendor and flourishing economy. In essence, the rose on coins of Rhodos serves as a potent emblem, encapsulating both the island's mythological heritage and its attributes of beauty, fertility, and abundance. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
