COELESYRIA, Chalcis ad Belum. Octavian. 31-30 BC. Æ (20mm, 6.40 g, 12h). Zenodorus, tetrarch and archereus. Dated CY 282 (31/30 BC). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 588
Lot: 407.
Closing Date: Jun 4 2025 10:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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COELESYRIA, Chalcis ad Belum. Octavian. 31-30 BC. Æ (20mm, 6.40 g, 12h). Zenodorus, tetrarch and archereus. Dated CY 282 (31/30 BC). Bare head of Octavian right; BΠΣ (date) to right / Bare head of Zenodorus left. Herman 16; Kindler, Ituraeans 14; RPC I 4774; Sofaer 46-51. Dark brown surfaces with light earthen highlights, cleaning scratches. Near VF.

Ex Roma E-Sale 78 (17 December 2020), lot 781; Roma E-Sale 12 (1 November 2014), lot 1010.

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: 4 June 2025 at 12:15:20 ET.

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