Does anyone know much about this? Unfortunatly I have no picture. Here is what I have: Phoenicia, Aradus c245-215/4 BC AR Tetradrachm Type of Alexander III It looks like a typical posthumos Alexander. I understand that Aradus did mint these during this timeframe, but can't find anything on what to look for on the coin to verify that is what it is. Also, any historic or price info would be helpful. the coin grades EF Thanks
My Aradus dates to 185 BC and there are a number of variations from this prolific mint. Many have a palm tree and/or the ligate AP as shown on mine but I don't pretend to know all the possibilities. I know my coin's date because I have seen another specimen of the same die set which had the date letters OE in the reverse exergue. It was being sold years ago as a solid coin but weighed less than mine which is clearly fourree. I do not know what ever happened to that coin after it was withdrawn from that sale. Your dates suggest it is not that specimen but if I'd really like to see any Aradus tet with OE date. Most earlier coins are not dated.
I have another, though not anywhere near the fine condition of DS's. :smile Note Cornthian helmet on Zeus.
Well, when looking for lifetime coinage for Alexander, I would look for the Greek letters B and A. These signify that Alexander is the Macedoinian King. Though not an end all factor, it is a help. And that is what you are asking for. Good luck.
My opinions are worth nothing. Ancient coins sell for whatever a seller and a buyer are willing to agree upon. I see them regularly for four times what I would pay. When I see one I want for half, I buy it. A presentable one is $200 to $500 depending on day and place but some are offered for three times those numbers. I paid $159 for that fourree in 1989 and that was very high for a plated coin. I don't plan on selling it.
