c.400-338 BC Phoenicia, Arados AR Stater NGC VG

$224.99

Arados was a major Phoenician island city located off the coast of present-day Syria and prospered through maritime trade throughout the eastern Mediterranean. The sea-god and galley imagery on its silver staters directly reflects the city’s dependence on the sea, its naval traditions, and the broader maritime culture for which the Phoenicians became famous.

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CVC & Collectables presents an ancient silver stater was struck at Arados, Phoenicia, circa 400–338 BC. Its distinctly maritime design features a laureate sea-god and a Phoenician galley sailing above waves, reflecting Arados’ importance as an island trading and naval center. This example is authenticated and certified VG by NGC Ancients.

Coin Highlights:

  • Region: Phoenicia
  • City: Arados
  • Date: Circa 400–338 BC
  • Denomination: Stater
  • Composition: Silver (AR)
  • Grade: NGC Ancients VG
  • Obverse: Laureate head of a sea-god facing right.
  • Reverse: Galley sailing right above three waves, with a figurehead at the prow.

Collectibility:

Phoenician staters are desirable ancient coins for their connection to one of antiquity’s greatest maritime civilizations. The prominent galley design makes the coin especially representative of Arados and its seafaring heritage. This example is authenticated and certified VG by NGC Ancients.

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World Coin Issues

Aradus

Condition

Very Good – 8

Grade

NGC

Year

BC

Denominations

Stater

Metal Type Silver
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