Lot 193: SYRIA. Seleucia and Pieria. Antioch. Star of Bethlehem Æ19 (5-11 AD).

AUCTION: Sale 281

Description

Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Rev: Aries the Ram leaping right with head reverted, star above.

RPC 4265.

Condition: good Fine.

Weight: 6.21 grams.
Diameter: 19.70 mm.

Michael Molnar theorizes that this popular type depicts the star of Bethlehem seen in the skies that heralded the birth of Jesus. For more information see Michael Molnar's site at this link http://www.eclipse.net/~molnar/index.html

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 193
Listing #: 177684
Closed: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:36:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $60
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 193
Listing #: 177684
Closed: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:36:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100