Tetradrachm. Greek Coins. Syria. Seleucis and Pieria. 57-55 BC. Antioch on the Orontes. Aulus Gabinius, proconsul. In the name and types of the Seleukid king Philip I Philadelphos (95/4-76/5 BC). Diademed head of Philip I to right. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / 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. <br><br>Attractive specimen retaining much of its original luster, accompanied by iridescent toning, slightly uneven on the reverse.<br><br>Ex Classical Numismatic Group 53 (15/03/2000), lot 1165. AU. XF. Ex CNG, 2000. McAlee. 1. Prieur. 1. RPC. 4124. Ag. 15,59.

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Syria. Seleucis and Pieria. Tetradrachm. 57-55 BC. Antioch on the Orontes. Aulus Gabinius, proconsul. In the name and types of the Seleukid king Philip I Philadelphos (95/4-76/5 BC). (McAlee-1). (Prieur-1). (RPC-4124). Anv.: Diademed head of Philip I to right. Rev.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / 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. Ag. 15,59 g.

Attractive specimen retaining much of its original luster, accompanied by iridescent toning, slightly uneven on the reverse.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 53 (15/03/2000), lot 1165. AU/XF. Est...500,00.

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