SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria. Antioch. Aulus Gabinius, proconsul, 57-55 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 15.38 g, 12 h), Antiochia on the Orontes. In the name and types of the Seleukid king Philip I Philadelphos (95/4-76/5 BC). Diademed head of Philip I to right. Rev. [B]AΣIΛEΩΣ / ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ - EΠIΦΑΝΟΥΣ / ΦIΛAΔEΛΦΟΥ Zeus seated left, holding Nike in his right hand and long scepter in his left; in inner left field, monogram of AYΓB; below throne, monogram; in exergue, thunderbolt; all within wreath. McAlee 1. Prieur 1. RPC 4124. SC 2489. Sharp and attractive. Extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Bern on 29 April 1974 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).

The monogram on the reverse of this issue is that of the Roman proconsul, Aulus Gabinius.