COELESYRIA, Chalcis ad Belum. Octavian. 31-30 BC. Æ (20mm, 5.95 g, 12h). Zenodorus, tetrarch and archereus. Dated CY 282 (31/30 BC). VF.

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Lot: 336.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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COELESYRIA, Chalcis ad Belum. Octavian. 31-30 BC. Æ (20mm, 5.95 g, 12h). Zenodorus, tetrarch and archereus. Dated CY 282 (31/30 BC). Bare head of Octavian right; BΠΣ (date) in right field / Bare head of Zenodorus left. Herman 16; Kindler, Ituraeans 14; RPC I 4774; Sofaer 46-51. Orichalcum surfaces, porosity, surface cracks, flan crack, edge flaws. VF.

Following the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, Octavian restored the tetrarchy that ruled Chalcis prior to its bestowal on Cleopatra in 36 BC.

Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:51:40 ET.

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