Roman Syria Aulus Gabinius AR Tetradrachm Philip Philadelphus Zeus Nike 57-54 BC

Roman Syria. Aulus Gabinius (Proconsul, 57–54 BC).

AR Tetradrachm, Antioch mint.

Obv: Diademed head of Philip Philadelphus right.

Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, ΑΥ ΓΑΒ. Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike and sceptre.

Weight: 15.54 g

Diameter: 27 mm

Condition: Good Very Fine with clear legends and strong overall detail. Please refer to the photos for the full condition.

A historically significant issue struck under Roman authority, naming the proconsul Aulus Gabinius while retaining Seleukid royal imagery - an excellent example of the transition from Hellenistic to Roman rule in Syria.