SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. temp. Q. Caecilius Bassus. Proconsul, 46-44 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 1h). NGC Genuine.

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Roman Provincial, Silver

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. temp. Q. Caecilius Bassus. Proconsul, 46-44 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 1h). Diademed head of Philip I right within fillet border / Zeus Nicephorus seated left; monogram to inner left, (uncertain date) and thunderbolt in exergue; all within wreath. Cf. McAlee 1, cf. RPC I 4124; cf. Prieur 1 (date off flan). In NGC encapsulation 1944380-102, graded Genuine.

From the AVARAE Collection.

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: 30 August 2023 at 12:22:20 ET.

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