© CGB
© CGB
Tetradrachm ΓΠP; MΣ 77 BC - 76 BC
| Silver | 14.91 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Arados (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77 BC - 76 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.91 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#307110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding aplustre and palm, date in field; all within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
APAΔIΩN
ΓΠP
𐤅
MΣ
Translation: Arados
Comment
Reverse phoenician symbol illustration:Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Arados (Phoenician cities) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Mediterranean world, and its design was influenced by the Greek Empire. The coin features an image of a Phoenician king on one side and the Greek goddess Athena on the other, symbolizing the blending of cultures and trade relations between the two civilizations.
