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

Roman Syria. Aulus Gabinius (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: 15.42 g

Diameter: 28 mm

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

A historically important issue struck under Roman administration while preserving Seleukid royal types, illustrating the transition from Hellenistic to Roman control in Syria.