This silver tetradrachm of Rhodes was struck in the 4th century BCE. On the obverse side of the coin is the head of Helios, the Greek sun-god. The reverse side bears the inscription "Rhodes" in Greek and the emblem of Rhodes, the rose. The name of the city is derived from the Phoenecian name vered (rose).
The source of the design of the Museum's adaptation is the reverse side of the coin.
This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a short description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.
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https://www.judaicawebstore.com/-flower-coin-rhodes-4th-century-bce-letter-opener-p617689050 Flower Coin. Rhodes. 4th Century BCE. Letter Openerhttps://www.judaicawebstore.com/media/catalog/product/F/l/Flower-Coin-Rhodes-4th-Century-BCE-Letter-Opener_large.jpg50.9550.95USDOutOfStock/Jewish Gifts from Israel/The Israel Museum/Israel Museum Replicas/Jewish Gifts from Israel/Desk Accessories37054241<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main"> <P><STRONG>Material: </STRONG>Brass with silverplate</P> <P><STRONG>Length: </STRONG>7" /&nbsp;18.5 cm </P> <P><SPAN id=spnProductDesc class=smallprodtext>This silver tetradrachm&nbsp;of Rhodes&nbsp;was struck in the 4th century BCE.&nbsp; On the obverse side of the coin is the head of Helios, the Greek sun-god.&nbsp; The reverse side bears the inscription "Rhodes" in Greek and the emblem of Rhodes, the rose.&nbsp; The name of the city is derived from the Phoenecian name <EM>vered </EM>(rose).</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=smallprodtext></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN class=smallprodtext>The source of the design of the Museum's adaptation is the reverse side of the coin.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN class=smallprodtext></SPAN>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN class=smallprodtext></SPAN>This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a short description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.</P></div>00add-to-cartThe Israel Museum
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