SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. temp. Q. Caecilius Bassus. Proconsul, 46-44 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 15.76 g, 12h). In the name and types of the Seleucid king Philip I Philadelphus. Dated year 4 of the Caesarean Era (46/5 BC). EF.

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Lot: 454. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Provincial, Silver

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SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. temp. Q. Caecilius Bassus. Proconsul, 46-44 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 15.76 g, 12h). In the name and types of the Seleucid king Philip I Philadelphus. Dated year 4 of the Caesarean Era (46/5 BC). Diademed head of Philip I right within fillet border / Zeus Nicephorus seated left; monogram to inner left, ∆ (date) and thunderbolt in exergue; all within wreath. McAlee 5b; RPC I 4128; SC 2491.2; Prieur 5. Toned with hints of iridescence, scratches, minor green deposits on reverse. EF.

From the David Chapman Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 446658, January 2017; RBW Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 364, 2 December 2015), lot 304; Heritage Long Beach Signature Sale 3020 (6 Sept 2012), lot 25073.


Closing Date and Time: 12 November 2025 at 12:31:00 ET.

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