PHOENICIA, Arados. Circa 138/7-44/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.34 g, 12h). Dated CY 198 (62/1 BC). Good VF.

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Lot: 332. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Arados. Circa 138/7-44/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.34 g, 12h). Dated CY 198 (62/1 BC). Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right / Nike standing left, holding aphlaston and palm frond; H(koppa)P (date), Phoenician B, and AΣ to left; all within wreath. Duyrat 4098–105 (obv. die D95); HGC 10, 72; DCA2 631; Dow, ACTTB, p. 58 (this coin). Light iridescent tone. Good VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 41 (19 March 1997), lot 692.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter From Joshua to Solomon. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 11:50:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.