COELESYRIA, Chalcis ad Belum. Octavian. 31-30 BC. Æ (21mm, 6.40 g, 12h). Zenodorus, tetrarch and archereus. Dated CY 282 (31/30 BC). VF.

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Roman Provincial, Bronze

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COELESYRIA, Chalcis ad Belum. Octavian. 31-30 BC. Æ (21mm, 6.40 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. RPC I 4774; Sofaer 46-51. Brown patina with red highlights, light porosity. 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: 7 February 2024 at 12:12:20 ET.

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