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027p Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Phoenicia, Arados, BMC Phoenicia 374, AE-23, Bull left, #1027p Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Phoenicia, Arados, BMC Phoenicia 374, AE-23, Bull left, #1
avers: Bust of Astarte-Europa right, in stephane and veil, falling from chignon, smaller laureate head of Trajan right in front
reverse: Bull running left, date EOT (year 375) above, Phoenician letter on left, APAΔIΩN belove.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,0mm, weight:10,69g, axes:0h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: EOT=year 375, 116-117 A.D.,
ref: BMC Phoenicia 374
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

Alexander III the Great, Silver Hemiobol, Arados, PhoeniciaSilver Hemiobol of Alexander III the Great, Arados, Phoenicia mint, 9mm, 336 - 323 B.C.
Obverse: Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion skin headdress tied at neck
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ, Zeus enthroned left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and scepter, Σ left

Very nice for a coin the size of a pencil eraser!1 commentsDk0311USMC

Alexander III. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm of AradosMacedon, Alexander III. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.14 gm, 27mm, 7h) of Arados, Attic standard. Struck under Menes or Laomedon, 324-320 BC. Head of Herakles clad in lion skin headdress, r. / Zeus Aetophoros enthroned l., holding sceptre and eagle. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Σꭥ in left field, ΑΡ (civic) monogram under throne. VF. SNG Cop 2 #800; ACNAC Dewing 1065 (same dies, rev. die engraved with only Σ in l. field); Duyrat group IV, series 6 #402 (D77/R156); HGC 3.1 #910n; Muller pg. 297 (plate XIX #1363); Price 3321; Rouvier 51; SNG Alpha Bank 671 corr. (Σꭥ). cf SNG Delepierre 1007 (no ꭥ).1 commentsAnaximander

AradosAE 21, Phoenicia, Arados, 176/5 BC, Obv: Tyche, Branch behind. Rev: Phoenician script, Poseidon reclining on prow, holding wreath and trident, Aradian era date 84 (176/5 BC) below, gF. Hoover HGC 10, 78 (C).1 commentsMolinari

AradosAE 15, Phoenicia, Arados, ca. 2nd cent. B.C. Obv: Head of Zeus and his consort (?), jugate, facing right, dotted border. Rev: Prow of galley with Athena fighting, holding sword and shield, inscription above and below. Dark green patina with earthen highlights, about VF. Lindgren I, 2231.Molinari

AradosAE 15, Phoenicia, Arados, 130 B.C. Obv: Head of Zeus and Astarte, jugate, facing right, dotted border. Rev: Prow of galley with Athena fighting, holding sword and shield, inscription above and Aradian era date 130/29 BC below. Black patina, aEF. Lindgren I, 2231, Hoover HGC 10, 90 (C).Molinari

AradosAE 21, Phoenicia, Arados, 132/1 B.C. Obv: Bust of Tyche, turreted and wearing necklace, palm branch over shoulder. Rev: Poseidon seated on galley of prow, holding trident and wreath, Athena as prow figurehead, Aradian era date 128 (132/1 BC) below. Dark green patina, aEF. Lindgren I, 2230. Hoover HGC 10, 78 (C).Molinari

AradosAE 21, Phoenicia, Arados, 130/29 BC. Obv: Bust of Tyche, turreted and wearing necklace, palm branch over shoulder. Rev: Poseidon seated on prow, holding trident and wreath, Athena Promachos as prow figurehead, Aradian era date 130 (130/29 BC) in ex. Dark brown patina with red earthen highlights, aVF. Hoover HGC 10, 78 (C).Molinari

Arados - Elagabalus - AE28AE28
Phoenecia, Arados, ref Lindgren I 2241

Obv: Elagabalus
Rev: Cypress tree between bull and lion / ARADIWN
BMC 383Tanit

Arados AE 12.5mm, Tyche/ ProwArados, Phoenicia 2nd Century B.C. Bronze coin, aF, green patina, Arados mint, 2.039g, 12.5mm, 270o, obverse bust of Tyche right; reverse, prow right. Ex FORVMPodiceps

Arados AE 15.8mm, Zeus/ Ram of galleyArados, Phoenicia, 174 - 142 B.C. Bronze AE 16, BMC Phoenicia p. 16, 104 ff., VF, rough, 2.877g, 15.8mm, obverse head of Zeus right; reverse, triple-pointed ram of galley left, Phoenician letters above, Phoenician date numeral below. Ex FORVMPodiceps

Arados Phoenicia Zues and Naval RamBMC 123, Phoenicia, Arados AE15. 2nd Century BC. Bust of Zeus right / triple-pointed ram of galley left, Phoenician inscription below.
Arados, Phoenicia, 2nd century BC, 4g, 16mm, axis 0o
OBV: Laureate head of Zeus right.
REV: Tripointed ram on prow of galley, Phoenician date above and lettering below.
1 commentsSRukke

Arados, AR 1/12 staterArados, Phoenicia, AR 1/12 stater = Obol. c 340 B.C. 0,8 g, 9 mm. Head of Melkart right / Two Phoenician letters, galley right, waves below. SGCV II S 5980.Podiceps

Arados, IInd - Ist C. BC.Conjoined heads of Zeus and Hera / Prow of galley
cf. Sear 6004Ginolerhino

Arados, Phoenicia 140 - 139 B.C.
Bronze AE16
3.75 gm, 16 mm
Obv.: Bust of Zeus right, boarder of dots
Rev.: Triple-pointed ram of galley left; Phoenician script (AN) above galley, Phoenician date (city year 120) below; boarder of dots
Sear 6001, BMC Phoenicia 104 var.

Dating tenative - please let me know if you have a better interpretation3 commentsJaimelai

Arados, PhoeniciaObv: Laur. r.
Rev: Tyche seating on rudder, dated 115/116

26mm, 11.40g

BMC 47, 371 ff.; Baramki 210; Lindgren 2237klausklage

Arados, Phoenicia240n - 237 BC
AE 16 mm, 4.102 grams, 0 degrees

O: Turreted bust of Tech right.

R: Prow of war galley left with figurehead of Athena Promachos fighting no date, AP monogram above.

Ref: Duyrat 1374-1403; BMC Phoenicia p 13, 88-90,; Lindgren III 1334; HGC 10 86.

Notes: VF, nice glossy black patina with red earthen highlighting; obverse edge beveled, tiny edge split. Arados mint.

Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, ex-Errett Bishop collection1 commentsVirgil H

Arados, Phoenicia 150 B.C.Obverse: Male head facing right
Reverse: triple pointed ship prow left, phoenician inscription below. Dk0311USMC

Arados, Phoenicia 94-21 BCArados, Phoenicia, AE19 - 20.5, Weight 6.58g. 94-21 BC. Female bust Tyche (Astarte-Europa) right, wearing stephane and veil over back of head / Humped bull galloping left, head facing, ΦΥ monogram Ξ and CN above, ΡΟΔ (Year 174 of the local era) over M and Phoenician letter Heth. BMC 330; Lindgren I, 2234.ddwau

Arados, Phoenicia, 350 - 332 B.C. Bronze AE 14Arados, Phoenicia, 350 - 332 B.C. Bronze AE 14, BMC Phoenicia 83, aF, 2.498 g, 14.5 mm, 0o, obverse marine deity (the merman Oannes?) left, human to the waist, fish body below, bifid tail, wreath in right hand, dolphin in left; reverse, galley right over two lines of waves, figure (Pataecus?) on poop, standard and curved ornament, Aramaic letters alef mem above; rare. Ex FORVMPodiceps

Arados, Phoenicia, 87 - 86 B.C.Arados, Phoenicia, 87 - 86 B.C. Ae 18.2~18.9mm. 3.89g. Obv: Veiled bust of Astarte-Europa right, wearing stephane and veil. Rev: Humped bull left, head turned facing, ΘΩ / monograms above, POΓ (year 173) below.ddwau

Arados, Phoenicia, ca. 430-380 BC. AR 1/3 StaterArados, Phoenicia: Uncertain king, 430-380 BC. AR 1/3 Stater, Tetrobol, 13 mm, 3.06 gm. Obv: Ba’al-Arwad right, holding dolphin in each hand. Rev: Galley right; below, hippocamp right.
Betlyon 6; Rouvier 38; HGC 10, 39. _9400Antonivs Protti

Arados- Phoenicia BMC 123Arados, Phoenicia AE15.
2nd Century BC.
Bust of Zeus right /
triple-pointed ram of galley left, Phoenician inscription below.xokleng

Arados; AE 20; Astarte/ Humped bullPHOENICIA, ARADOS, 1st -2nd cent B.C. Æ 20mm, 7.9g. Obv. Veiled head of Astarte right wearing stephane. Rev. BC/GC, Humped bull leaping left, ? below. Sear GCV 6005 Podiceps

aradosbmc383Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia

Obv: AVT K M [AVÎ¡ ANTâ²°NI]NOC, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: [ARAÎ”Iâ²°N] â†’ E ZOY (Z is backwards), Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard behind each, star above lion’s head.
26 mm, 12.53 gms

BMC 383Charles M

aradosbmc383_2Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia

Obv: AVT K M AVÎ¡ [ANTâ²°NINOC], laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: ARA Î”[Iâ²°N â†’ E ZOY (Z is backwards)], Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard behind each, star above lion’s head.
25 mm, 12.78 gms

BMC 383Charles M

aradosbmc383_3Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia

Obv: AVT K M AVÎ¡ ANTâ²°NINOC, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: APA [Î”I â²°N] â†’ E ZOY (Z is backwards), Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard behind each, star above lion’s head.
28 mm, 15.69 gms

BMC 383; Naville Numismatics Auction 52, lot 236 (this coin)Charles M

aradosbmc384Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia

Obv: [AVT K M AVÎ¡ ANTÎ©NINOC], laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: [ARAÎ”Iâ²°N â†’ E ZOY (Z is backwards)], Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard behind each, crescent above lion’s head.
25 mm, 12.05 gms

BMC 384 (Note: Serrated in ancient times. This was likely done for purely decorative reasons for a coin that was no longer legal currency. One theory is that it was done to be used as a playing token.)Charles M

aradosbmc385Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia

Obv: AVT K M AVÎ¡ [ANTÎ©NINOC], laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: ARA-Î”I-â²°N â†’ E ZOY (Z is backwards), Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard (hand and vexillium) behind each, no symbol above lion’s head.
28 mm, 18.15 gms

BMC 385Charles M

Arwad, PhoeniciaArwad, Phoenicia 136 - 151 B. C. 3.6 grams, 16 mm.Handini

Arwad, PhoeniciaDrachm, 157 - 156 B. C. 18 mm, 4.09 grams.Handini

Bull, Arados, Phoenicia, 85 - 84 B.C.Bronze AE 22, BMC Phoenicia p. 41, 332, F, 6.765g, 22.0mm, 0o, obverse veiled bust of Astarte-Europa right, wearing stephane and veil; reverse humped bull jumping to left, head turned facing, KN / PC above, POE (year 175) / M q (Phoenician daleth) below

EB0308 Tyche / ProwArados, Phoenicia, AE 16, Late 3rd Century BC.
Obverse: Turreted head of Tyche right.
Reverse: Prow left, Monogram AP above.
References: Cf. BMC 97; Rouvier 121-125.
Diameter: 16.5mm, Weight: 4.102g.EB

FH-G-045Arados, Phoenicia; 140-139 BC; bronze AE16 (Hemi-Chalkous)

- Bearded head of Poseidon right.

- Ram of galley left. Phoenician script 'n above, date year 120 below.

3.70gm / 16.71mm / Axis: 0

References:
Rouvier 186

Notes: Dec 13, 15 - The reverse legend of this coin is very worn, but when comparing the bust and what can be read, I believe this coin to be a close match to the one listed here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/phoenicia/arados/t.html submitted to WW by Forvm member Jaimelai.Jonathan P

Greek, Phoenicia, Arados, 2 B.C Time of AugustusPhoenicia, Arados 2 B.C
RPC I 4483. Aradus mint, year 258 (local Era) = 2/1 BC. 8,9 g - 20mm
Obverse: Bust of Astarte-Europa right with smaller head of Augustus in front.
Reverse: Humped bull galloping left, head facing, Phoenician letters beth (B), taw (TH), zayin (Z) & aleph (´) above, Aradian era date 258 (ΣNH) below.
RPC I 4483.1 commentsPaul R3

GREEK, Phoenicia, Arados, AE16obv: Head of Zeus right
rev: Ram of Galley left
Struck 2nd Century B.C. at Arados, Phoenicia
SG 6001

GREEK, Phoenicia, Arados, HGC 10, 88.AE 15, 3.51g, Phoenicia, Arados, 164/3 B.C. Obv: Zeus facing right. Rev: Triple-pointed ram of galley, inscription above, Aradian era date 96 (164/3 BC) below. Light green patina, XF. S 6001, B.M.C. 26.17, 111-12, Hoover HGC 10, 88 (C).

Molinari

GREEK, Phoenicia, Arados, Hoover HGC 10, 83.AE 20, Phoenicia, Arados, 92-93 AD. Obv: Radiate head of Helios facing right. Rev: ΑΡΑΔΙΩΝ with basket containing grapes, vine leaves, and two barely ears. Dark green patina with some hints of red, F. Lindgren III, 1346, B.M.C.347-9, Cop. 74.5.57, Hoover HGC 10, 83 (R3).Molinari

GREEK, PHOENICIA, Arados, Phoenicia, 200 - 190 B.C., Civic Issue in the Types and Name of Alexander the GreatGS85703. Silver tetradrachm, Price 3390 ff., Mektepini 614 ff.; Duyrat 1270 ff., Cohen Dated 771, gVF, attractive style, reverse double struck, earthen encrustations, weight 17.039 g, maximum diameter 31.0 mm, die axis 0o, Arados mint, c. 200 - 190 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean lion-scalp headdress; reverse AΛEΞAN∆POY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Zeus seated left, nude to waist, himation around hips and legs, right leg drawn back, eagle in extended right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, palm tree with two bunches of dates in left field under arm, AP monogram under throne, uncertain Greek additive date (60 - 69?) belowJoe Sermarini

GREEK, PHOENICIA, Arados, Phoenicia, Unknown King "N", c. 348 - 338 B.C.SH85437. Silver stater, BMC Phoenicia p. 10, 58; Betlyon 26, note 104, pl. 7, 4; Rouvier III p. 131, 5; HGC 10 33 (R1); Sunrise 114; SNG Cop -, VF, well centered on a tight flan, struck with high relief dies, test cut on obverse, weight 10.346 g, maximum diameter 19.4 mm, die axis 270o, Arados mint, c. 348 - 338 B.C.; obverse laureate head of bearded Ba'al Arwad right, with profile eye; reverse galley right, figure of Pataikos right on prow, row of shields on bulwark, Phoenician letters mem aleph nun (Melech Arad N - King of Arados N) from right to left above, three waves below; rareJoe Sermarini

Macedon: Alexander III Arados Tetradrachm Price 3309Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress

AΛEΞANΔPOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand AP monogram below throne

Arados,

328-320 BCE

17.14g

Price 3309

Late lifetime or early posthumous issue.

Ex-Barakat 9 commentsJay GT4

Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 3426, Phoenicia, Arados, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, AP monogram in left field,Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 3426, Phoenicia, Arados, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, AP monogram in left field,
avers: No legends, Young Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at the neck.
reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, AP monogram in left field, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 25,5-27,5mm, weight: 16,97g, axes: 0h,
mint: Macedonia, Kings, Alexander III, The Great, ‘Arados, Phoenicia’ mint, AP monogram,
date: c.c.320-315 B.C.,(Posthumous issue), ref: Price(1991) 3426,
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MARCUS AURELIUS & LUCIUS VERUS AE 23mm, ARADOS; Poseidon on rudderMARCUS AURELIUS & LUCIUS VERUS AE 23mm. 24mm, 12.0g. ARADOS, PHOENICIA. Dated CY 421 (162/3 AD). Confronted laureate & draped busts of Aurelius & Verus. Reverse - ΑΠΑΔΙΩΝ in exergue, Poseidon (/Tyche) seated left on rudder; date AKV above E to left. SNG Copenhagen 82, BMC 49, 380. Ex IncitatusPodiceps

Phoenicia, AradosMetal/Size: AE18; Weight: 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Arados, Phoenicia; Date: 206/5-52/1 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus right within beaded surround. Reverse: Triple-pointed ram of galley left; uncertain Phoenician letter above, date below (CY 119 (141/0 BC)). References: BMC #141; Sear #6001.museumguy

Phoenicia, Arados c. 135 - 112 B.C.Arados, Phoenicia, c. 135 - 112 B.C. Ae 20mm, 7.17g. Arados mint. Obv: Turreted and draped bust of Tyche right, palm over shoulder. Rev: Poseidon reclining left on prow, figurehead of Athena Promachos. Date below. BMC Phoenicia p. 36, 300ff., F
ddwau

Phoenicia, Arados, ( 144-143 B.C.), AE-15, Galley left, #1Phoenicia, Arados, ( 144-143 B.C.), AE-15, Galley left, #1
avers: Bearded head of Zeus right, the border of dots.
reverse: Tripple pointed ram of galley left, Phoenician control letters nun (N) and aleph (') above, Aradian era date 116 below.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 15-15,5mm, weight:3,28g, axes:0h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: 144-143 B.C., ref: Duyrat 2005 No.2077-2099 (2082 !) on page 62.
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Phoenicia, Arados, ( 144-143 B.C.), AE-15, Galley left, #2Phoenicia, Arados, ( 144-143 B.C.), AE-15, Galley left, #2
avers: Bearded head of Zeus right, the border of dots.
reverse: Tripple pointed ram of galley left, Phoenician control letters nun (N) and aleph (') above, Aradian era date 116 below.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 15,0mm, weight:2,74g, axes:1h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: 144-143 B.C., ref: Duyrat 2005 No.2077-2099 (2082 !) on page 62.
Q-0021 commentsquadrans

Phoenicia, Arados, (174-173 B.C.), AE-20, BMC-300, Poseidon reclining on prow left, #1Phoenicia, Arados, (174-173 B.C.), AE-20, BMC-300, Poseidon reclining on prow left, #1
avers: Turreted head of Tyche right, the border of dots.
reverse: Poseidon reclining on prow left, holding wreath and trident, Date below, Aradian Era date 86 (174-173 B.C.)
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 19,0-20,0mm, weight:6,81g, axes:0h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: Aradian Era date 86, c. 174-173 B.C., ref: BMC, Phoenicia pg. 36, 300ff.
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Phoenicia, Arados, (c.138.7-44.3 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm, BMC 273, Nike advancing left, #1 Phoenicia, Arados, (c.138.7-44.3 B.C.), AR-Tetradrachm, BMC 273, Nike advancing left, #1
avers: Veiled, draped, and turreted bust of Tyche right.
reverse: APAΔIΩN, Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; in left field, ςЧP (date) above Aramaic H above AΣ; all within wreath.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 26,5-27,5mm, weight:14,88g, axes:0h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: c. 196 = 64/3 B.C., ref: BMC 273, SNG Cop-, Duyrat 3964 (D91/R650), Rouvier 327, HGC10-72,
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Phoenicia, Arados, (c.380-350 B.C.), AR-Tetrobol, BMC Phoenicia Pg.7, nos.37-44., Galley right, Phoenicia, Arados, (c.380-350 B.C.), AR-Tetrobol, BMC Phoenicia Pg.7, nos.37-44., Galley right,
avers: Laureate and bearded head of Baál Arwad with full eye right.
reverse: Galley sailing right above waves (three lines) with a figure of Pataikos right, all within dotted border. Phoenician letters aleph (´) and mem above.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 11,5x13mm, weight:3,15g, axes:3h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: c.380-350 B.C., ref: BMC Phoenicia Pg.7, nos.37-44., HGC 10, Pg.40, no.14; Betylon Pg.86, no.11,
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Phoenicia, Arados, (c.400-350 B.C.), AR-Stater, BMC Phoenicia Pg.9 No.58 Pl.II.12, Galley left, Phoenicia, Arados, (c.400-350 B.C.), AR-Stater, BMC Phoenicia Pg.9 No.58 Pl.II.12, Galley left,
avers: Laureate head of Baál Arwad with full eye right.
reverse: Galley sailing right above waves (three lines) with a figure of Pataikos right, all within a dotted square border. Phoenician letters, nun (N), aleph (´) & mem (M) above (meaning Arados).
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16x23mm, weight:10,28g, axes:9h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: c.400-350 B.C., ref: BMC Phoenicia Pg.9 No.58 Pl.II.12,.HGC10 Pg.13 No.33, Betlyon Pg.90 No.26.
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Phoenicia, Arados, 027p Traianus (98-117 A.D.), BMC Phoenicia 374, AE-23, Bull left, #1Phoenicia, Arados, 027p Traianus (98-117 A.D.), BMC Phoenicia 374, AE-23, Bull left, #1
avers: Bust of Astarte-Europa right, in stephane and veil, falling from chignon, smaller laureate head of Trajan right in front
reverse: Bull running left, date EOT (year 375) above, Phoenician letter on left, APAΔIΩN belove.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,0mm, weight:10,69g, axes:0h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: EOT=year 375, 116-117 A.D.,
ref: BMC Phoenicia 374
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Phoenicia, Arados, 165-164 BC, year 95Silver drachm, 18mm, 4.13g, Nice EF
Bee, EY date (=year 95) in left field, Π& monogram to right / [A]PAΔIΩN stag standing right, palm tree in background.
Sear 5989; BMC Phoenicia, page 21, #155v; SNG Cop 33v
1 commentsLawrence W

Phoenicia, Arados, 239 - 238 B.C.AE 22, BMC Phoenicia p. 13, 91, F, Arados mint, 7.6g, 239 - 238 B.C.; obverse Turreted bust of Tyche right; reverse prow of galley left, with Athena-fighting figurehead, AP monogram above.ancientone

Phoenicia, Arados, AE22; bullTrajan, Phoenicia, Arados, AE22. 98-117 AD. 22mm, 6.72g. Obverse: bust of Astarte right, before, small laureate head of Trajan right. Reverse: A]ΡAΔIΩN, (humped) bull galloping to left, EΞT above. Attribution: BMC p. 47, 368. Ex areich; photo credit areichPodiceps

Phoenicia, Arados, Fouree, Betlyon 11Phoenicia, Arados, Plated imitation, Circa 380-351/0 B.C. AR Tetrobol, mm, g, imitation of Betlyon 11; SNG Copenhagen 14-8
O: Wreathed head of marine deity right
R: Galley sailing right over waves; all within dotted circular border.
casata137ec

Phoenicia, Arados, Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 3426, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, AP monogram in left field,Phoenicia, Arados, Macedonia, Kings, 016 Alexander III., (The Great, 356-323 B.C.), Price 3426, AR-Tetradrachm, Zeus Aëtophoros seated on throne left, AP monogram in left field,
avers: No legends, Young Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at the neck.
reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, AP monogram in left field, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 25,5-27,5mm, weight: 16,97g, axes: 0h,
mint: Macedonia, Kings, Alexander III, The Great, ‘Arados, Phoenicia’ mint, AP monogram,
date: c.c.320-315 B.C.,(Posthumous issue), ref: Price(1991) 3426,
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Phoenicia, Arados, Trajan AE25. Astarte-Europa/Bull Obv: Bust of Astarte-Europa right, in stephane & veil falling from chignon, smaller laureate head of Trajan right in front,
Rev: Bull running left, date EOT (year 375) above, Phoenician letter on left.
SNG Cop 81ancientone

Phoenicia, Arados, Tyche, NikePhoenicia, Arados
Tetradrachm
Dated year 193 (67/66 BC)
Obv.: Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right
Rev.: Nike standing to right, holding aplustre and palm, Γ P(retrograde)Ρ (= year 193), phoenician letter Gimel and MΣ below, AΡAΔIΩN in right field; all within wreath.
Ref.: BMC 271, Duyrat, Arados 97, 3837
Ex CNG (Jan. 1999)2 commentsshanxi

Phoenicia, Arados, Zeus, GalleyPhoenicia, Arados
Æ 16
Dated year 115 (145-144 BC)
Obv.: Bearded head of Zeus right, border of dots.
Rev.: Triple pointed ram of galley left, Phoenician letters nun and aleph above, Aradian era date 115 below.
AE, 16mm. 4.02g
Ref.: Duyrat 2005 Pg.61, No.2046-2070; HGC10 Pg24, No.88; BMC Phoenicia Pg.18, No.131-133.

shanxi

Phoenicia, Arados. Uncertain king. Circa 420-350 BC.AR Shekel

18.5 mm, 10.45 g

Obverse: Laureate head of Ba'al-Arwad? right, with frontal eye

Reverse: Galley right above waves with row of shields along the bulwark; M A (in Aramaic) above;

E&E-A Group III.1.1; HGC 10, 28.

Settled in the 2nd millennium BC by the Phoenicians, Arados (Greek name) was located three kilometers off the Syrian shore between Lattaquie and Tripolis. Under Phoenician control, it became an independent kingdom called Arvad or Jazirat (the latter term meaning "island"). The island was a barren rock covered with fortifications and houses several stories in height. Just 800m long by 500m wide, it was surrounded by a massive wall with an artificial harbor constructed on the east toward the mainland.

Like most of the Phoenician cities on this coast, it developed into a trading city. Arados had a powerful navy, and its ships are mentioned in the monuments of Egypt and Assyria. In ancient times, it was in turn subject to the Egyptians, Assyrians, and then Persians (539 BC). But local dynasts were maintained until Straton, son of Gerostratos, king of Arados, submitted to Alexander the Great in 333 B.C.

The earliest coins of Arados (430-410 BC) depict a marine deity, human to the waist, bearded with plaited hair, with the lower body of a fish. Scholars aren't sure exactly who this deity is. Some believe the merman is Dagôn, associated with being the god of grain in the middle Euphrates and old Babylonia. Another option is Yamm (Yam), an ancient god from the semitic word meaning sea. He was worshipped by the semitic religions including Phoenicia and the Canaanites. Today, Elavi and Elayi's (2005) identification of the deity as Ba’al Arwad - a local manifestation of the ubiquitous Semitic god of weather and fertility - seems to be the most commonly accepted interpretation. In later Aradian coinage (like the example above) a Hellenized depiction of the deity’s head replaces the half-man, half-fish figure.

Most Aradian coins bear the same two Phoenician letters mem (M) and aleph (A or ´). In addition, during the first half of the fourth century (until 333 BC), the inscription M A was followed by a letter, some eight or nine in total. The most logical option is that this third letter represents different Aradian kings. This, plus parallels with contemporary Salaminian coinage, suggests that M A stands for “King” of Arwad rather than “Kingdom” (the more common interpretation). Because the coin above lacks a third letter designating a specific king, it’s most likely an earlier example. On the other hand, the more Hellenized portrait argues for a later date.Nathan P

PHOENICIA: AradosAE 20, Phoenicia, Arados, 92-93 AD. Obv: Radiate head of Helios facing right. Rev: ΑΡΑΔΙΩΝ with basket containing grapes, vine leaves, and two barely ears. Dark green patina with some hints of red, F. Lindgren III, 1346, B.M.C.347-9, Cop. 74.5.57, Hoover HGC 10, 83 (R3); Duyrat 4616e (Obv 8; Rev 15).Molinari

PHOENICIA: AradosAE 15, 4.24g, Phoenicia, Arados, ca. 150 B.C. Obv: Zeus facing right. Rev: Triple-pointed ram of galley, inscription above and below. Dark brown patina with red earthen highlights, gVF. S 6001, B.M.C. 26.17, 111-12.Molinari

PHOENICIA: AradosAE 15, 3.51g, Phoenicia, Arados, 164/3 B.C. Obv: Zeus facing right. Rev: Triple-pointed ram of galley, inscription above, Aradian era date 96 (164/3 BC) below. Light green patina, XF. S 6001, B.M.C. 26.17, 111-12, Hoover HGC 10, 88 (C).Molinari

PHOENICIA: AradosAE 17, Phoenicia, Arados, ca. 250 BC, Obv: Tyche right. Rev: Prow, F. SG 5998 var.Molinari

Syria, Arwad / Ruad (Arados, Phoenicia)Arwad, an island about 800 m long by 500 m wide, about 50 km north of Tripolis, was settled in the early 2nd millennium B.C. by the Phoenicians. Ancient Arados was an important trading city surrounded by a massive wall and an artificial harbor on the east side toward the mainland. Its powerful navy and ships are mentioned in the monuments of Egypt and Assyria. In the Bible, an "Arvad" is noted as the forefather of the "Arvadites," a Canaanite people. Arados ruled some neighboring cities on the mainland, such as Marat (present-day Amrit) and Sumur, the former nearly opposite the island and the latter some kilometers to the south and held hegemony over the northern Phoenician cities from the mouth of the Orontes to the northern limits of Lebanon, something like that of Sidon in the south. Under the Persians, Arwad was allowed to unite in a confederation with Sidon and Tyre, with a common council at Tripolis. When Alexander the Great invaded Syria in 332 B.C., Arados submitted without a struggle under her king Strato, who sent his navy to aid Alexander in the reduction of Tyre. The city received the favor of the Seleucid kings of Syria and enjoyed the right of asylum for political refugees. It is mentioned in a rescript from Rome about 138 B.C. in connection with other cities and rulers of the East, to show favor to the Jews. This was after Rome had begun to interfere in the affairs of Judea and Syria and indicates that Arwad was still of considerable importance at that time.

Photo by NASA.Joe Sermarini

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