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Tetradrachm ςqρ; KΣ 64 BC - 63 BC
| Silver | 15.11 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Arados (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 64 BC - 63 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.11 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding aplustre and palm, date in left field above phoenician and greek letters; all within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
APAΔIΩN
ςqρ
𐤖𐤘
KΣ
Translation: Arados
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Arados (Phoenician cities) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Phoenicians and other civilizations in the Mediterranean region. The coin's design features a portrait of a king or deity on one side and an image of a Phoenician galley on the other, symbolizing the importance of maritime trade and navigation in Phoenician society.
