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Antioch, time of Augustus, Ae 23 (Star of Bethlehem)

Antioch, time of Augustus, Ae 23 (Star of Bethlehem)

$ 36.43

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Era: Ancient
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Year: 13
  • Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Pseudo-autonomous issue. temp. Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Æ 23 mm. 6.4 gm. Dated year 44 of the Actian Era (AD 13/4). Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right Rev: Ram leaping right, head left; star above, ΔM (date) below. McAlee 99; RPC I 4269. Astronomer and Author Michael Molnar has published evidence that this coin depicts Jupiter's occultation of Aries in 6 B.C., coinciding with the celestial event known as the "Star of Bethlehem."
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