I picked this up on a whim 2 weeks ago.  You have to love the idea of using a Bee
You wonder what the mind set was that did this

161 BCE Phoneacian

As a bee guy with a couple of hives I say COOL!

that coin must of gotten some atention when it circulated..

https://coinweek.com/ancient-coins/coinweek-ancient-coin-series-coinage-of-the-phoenicians/

Thanks.

BMC 148Arados, Phoenicia, AR Drachm. Dated year 89=171/0 BC. Bee with straight wings; ΠΘ and MC monograms to left and right (date) / Stag standing right, palm tree in background.TextImage TextImage

https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/phoenicia/arados/i.html

This coin is wonderful!   Love the Bee!    ; )