PHOENICIA, Arados. Circa 138/7-44/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.74 g, 12h). Dated CY 199 (61/0 BC). VF.

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Lot: 246. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Arados. Circa 138/7-44/3 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.74 g, 12h). Dated CY 199 (61/0 BC). Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right / Nike standing left, holding aphlaston and palm frond; Θ(koppa)P (date), Phoenician Q, and AN to left; all within wreath. Duyrat 4189–94 (obv. die D89); HGC 10, 72; DCA2 631; Dow, ACTTB, p. 191 corr. (date; this coin). Lightly toned, deposits, extensive cleaning scratches, edge filed and marked from prior bezel. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Paul’s First Missionary Journey (AD 47-49). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 11:21:40 ET.

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