Need Help with this Greek Coin + Countermark

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Xodus, Apr 5, 2020.

  1. Xodus

    Xodus Well-Known Member

    Hey guys! So, I am almost certain on the reverse there's a 'galley' with prow, but I haven't ever seen the dude on the observe before. I tried searching "galley" -ar -drachm on acsearch and there was way too many hits and was hoping for some help to narrow it down. Thanks!

    Also, I'd like to get an opinion on whether or not there is a Countermark where the observe dude's mouth is. It seems like an excessively wide jaw, and it almost appears to be the 'flower' symbol you see on the back of hemidrachms. Or maybe this cabin fever is making me see stuff that's not there haha.

    The coin is 17mm:

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  3. Orielensis

    Orielensis Well-Known Member

    Try searching for Phoenicia, Arados.

    There are different varieties of your type, but you should be able to find your coin online with a bit of sleuthing.
     
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  4. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    I'm surprised that you search for "ar drachm." The coin looks bronze to me. Maybe add "AE" when you search Arados.
     
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