CVC & Collectables presents a large bronze of Rhodes (Caria) naming the magistrate Epikrateos, with a radiate Dionysos obverse and a charming civic reverse of Nike on a rose—certified NGC Choice Fine.
Coin Highlights:
- Maker: Rhodes, Caria (Roman Provincial)
- Date: ca 31 BC–AD 60 (Magistrate: Epikrateos)
- Catalog: RPC I 2762
- Metal: AE (bronze)
- Grade: NGC Ch F (Choice Fine)
- Diameter/Edge: AE37 / edge not stated
- Weight: 25 g
- Obverse: Radiate head of Dionysos left, wreathed with ivy
- Reverse: RODIWN EPI EPIKRATEYS; Nike walking left on a rose, holding palm branch and aphlaston
- Type: Rhodes civic bronze with Dionysos / Nike-on-rose reverse
History:
- Period covered: ca 31 BC–AD 60
- Authority shown: Civic coinage of Rhodes (RODIWN) under Roman-era administration
- Named official: Epikrateos (magistrate on reverse legend)
- Message: Victory (Nike) and civic pride (rose emblem)
Collectibility:
A desirable large-module Rhodes bronze with strong iconography and clear reference (RPC I 2762). The NGC Choice Fine grade makes it a solid type coin for collectors of Greek cities under Rome.
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