Phoenicia, Arados Mint, AE circa 206-126 BC

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Phoenicia, Arados Mint, AE (bronze,2.86g,17.3mm), circa 206-126 BC
Obv: Head of Zeus to right
Rev: Triple-pointed ram of galley to left; ethnic above, date below
Ref:  DCA 767 Rarity/Choice: Common, Good VF
Note: Between approximately 206 and 126 BC, Phoenicia, particularly the city of Arados, experienced significant historical developments within the context of the broader Hellenistic world. Arados was an ancient Phoenician city located on an island off the coast of present-day Lebanon. As a maritime city-state, Arados was strategically positioned for trade and commerce in the Eastern Mediterranean. During this period, the region was under the influence of various powers, including the Seleucid Empire, the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, and later the Roman Republic. These powers vied for control over Phoenicia and its valuable resources, including its ports and trade routes. Studying coins from this period can provide valuable insights into the economic activities, political affiliations, and cultural influences of Arados and its inhabitants during this dynamic period of history. These artifacts offer tangible evidence of the city’s connections with other regions and its role within the broader context of the Hellenistic world and the emerging Roman hegemony.