Ancient Resource
"Star of Bethlehem" Coin, Struck 13-14 AD
Product Description
"Star of Bethlehem" - Provincial Rome, under emperor Augustus. Autonomous bronze coin struck Actian Year 44 (13/14 AD) at Antioch, Syria, under Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus Silanus as Governor of Syria. Laureate head of Zeus right / Ram running right, looking back, star above, DM (Actian date) below; ANTIOX-E-WN MHTPO-POLEWS. Coin diameter 19mm, encapsulated and certified by NGC! Archival capsule measures 3.25” x 2.25” x 0.375”. ref: McAlee 99; RPC I 4269 for type. Attractive dark patina, light Holy Land earthen highlights. ** Struck at Antioch, which was one of the centers of early Christianity, and the ram symbolized Judaea and its posture symbolized regnal divinity. Orangish earthen dark green patina. VF.
Product Details
- Measurements
3.125"L x 2.125"W x 0.375"H
- OriginSyria
— Weight: 1.7 oz
— Ex De Pere, WI collection
Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
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