Arados Æ20, -132 – -130
Poseidon on aphlaston
Information
Country
Arados
Arados
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ20
Year
-132 – -130
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.52
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ20 from Arados. Issued from -132 to -130. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 6.52 g.
- Obverse
- Turreted and draped bust of Tyche right, palm over shoulder.
- Reverse
- Poseidon nude to waist, seated left on a prow of galley left, holding wreath in extended right hand, resting with left hand on trident; as figure-head on left, Athena fighting left with spear in right hand and shield on left arm; above, phoenician letters flanking Poseidon; below galley, date and letter.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (131 BC - 130 BC) | — | 𐤔𐤑𐤙א𐤛𐤛𐤛 (year 129) - BMC# 303 | 11% | |
| ND (132 BC - 131 BC) | — | 𐤔𐤑𐤙א𐤛𐤛𐤚 (year 128) - BMC# 302 | 78% |
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