SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. temp. Q. Caecilius Bassus. Proconsul, 46-44 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.41 g, 12h). In the name and types of the Seleucid king Philip I Philadelphus. Dated year 8 of the Caesarean Era (42/1 BC). VF.

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Lot: 367. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Silver

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. temp. Q. Caecilius Bassus. Proconsul, 46-44 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.41 g, 12h). In the name and types of the Seleucid king Philip I Philadelphus. Dated year 8 of the Caesarean Era (42/1 BC). Diademed head of Philip I right within fillet border / Zeus Nicephorus seated left; monogram to inner left, H (date) and thunderbolt in exergue; all within wreath. McAlee 8, RPC I 4131; Prieur 8. Toned, rough surfaces. VF.

Struck during the time of Q. Caecilius Bassus’ governorship of Syria. Bassus, a supporter of Pompey, had led an insurrection against Sextus, cousin of Julius Caesar and governor of Syria from 47-46 BC. For two years he fought off attacks from enemy forces, even calling on the Parthians for assistance (Dio 27.5), before finally falling to Cassius, one of the assassins of Caesar.

Closing Date and Time: 28 June 2023 at 12:02:00 ET.

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