Lot 157: Syria, Antioch Æ21 / Star of Bethlehem depicted

Date: 5-11 AD

Obverse: Head of Zeus right
Reverse: Aries the ram leaping right with head reverted, star above

Attribution: RPC I 4265

Grade: good Fine plus

Weight: 6.67 grs.

Measure: 21.75 mm.

Notes:
A sought after type depicting the star of Bethlehem that heralded the birth of Jesus Christ. For more information you can look at Michael Molnar"s site at this link http://www.eclipse.net/~molnar/index.html

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 157
• Listing #: 206431
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 4:18:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $125