Lot 95: Syria, Antioch Æ19 / Star of Bethlehem depicted

AUCTION: Sale 287 - US Sale

Description

Date: 5-11 AD

Obverse: Head of Zeus right
Reverse: Aries the Ram leaping right with head reverted, Star of Bethlehem above

Atributtion: RPC 4265

Grade: Fine

Weight: 7.8 grs.

Measure: 19.31 mm.

Notes:
A sought after coin type which Dr. Michael Molnar believes depicts the star of Bethlehem heralding the birth of Jesus Christ. http://www.eclipse.net/~molnar/

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 95
Listing #: 196208
Closed: Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:02:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 95
Listing #: 196208
Closed: Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:02:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100