SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria. Antioch. Aulus Gabinius, proconsul, 57-55 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 15.18 g, 12 h), in the name and types of the Seleukid king Philip I Philadelphos (95/4-76/5 BC), Antiochia on the Orontes. Antiochia on the Orontes. Diademed head of Philip I to right. Rev. [BA]ΣIΛ[EΩΣ] / ΦIΛIΠΠΟ[Υ] - EΠIΦΑΝΟΥ[Σ] / [ΦI]ΛAΔEΛΦ[ΟΥ] 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 I 4124. SC 2489.1. The obverse struck slightly off center and with light porosity, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 100 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |