Phoenicia, Aradus AR Tetradrachm (138/7-44/3 BC) Ch VF NGC 4/1

0.4300 troy oz 138-144 BC Very Fine (NGC)

In the ancient maritime region of Phoenicia, the island city of Aradus produced striking silver coinage that circulated widely. This silver tetradrachm, minted during a period spanning from 138/7 BC to 44/3 BC, offers a tangible connection to the Hellenistic Levant. The piece has been assessed by specialists, receiving a strike rating of 4 out of 5 and a surface rating of 1 out of 5, with notes indicating a flan flaw and some smoothing on the surfaces. The obverse of this coin showcases the profile of Tyche, the goddess of fortune and prosperity, facing right. She is depicted wearing her signature turreted diadem, which represents the protective walls of the city. On the reverse, the goddess of victory, Nike, stands facing left, framed by an ornate wreath. The Greek inscription on the reverse references the city of Aradus, preserving the civic identity of this ancient Phoenician powerhouse.

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