Roman Empire (Provincial). Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch. 13-14 AD. Star of Betlehem! (No Reserve Price)
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Roman Provincial, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch. Augustus magistrate: Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus Silanus. AE Trichalkon (7.50 gr, 20 mm). Year 44 (ΔΜ) (13/14 AD). Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: ΕΠΙ ΣΙΛΑΝΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ, ram leaping right, looking back; star above, ΔΜ (date) below. [RPC I 4269]
A coin featuring a ram and a star is called the "Star of Bethlehem coin" and was minted in the city of Antioch during the period approximately 6–253 AD. These coins are believed to have religious and symbolic connections to Christianity, though their exact significance is debated. One theory suggests they honor the birth of Jesus in 6 BC or his crucifixion and resurrection in 30 AD. This particular coin, minted between 13-14 AD, likely commemorates Jesus' age at 18. [For more information on these coins and their significance, refer to the works of astronomer Michael Molnar and T. B. Cartwright.]
Roman Provincial, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch. Augustus magistrate: Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus Silanus. AE Trichalkon (7.50 gr, 20 mm). Year 44 (ΔΜ) (13/14 AD). Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: ΕΠΙ ΣΙΛΑΝΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ, ram leaping right, looking back; star above, ΔΜ (date) below. [RPC I 4269]
A coin featuring a ram and a star is called the "Star of Bethlehem coin" and was minted in the city of Antioch during the period approximately 6–253 AD. These coins are believed to have religious and symbolic connections to Christianity, though their exact significance is debated. One theory suggests they honor the birth of Jesus in 6 BC or his crucifixion and resurrection in 30 AD. This particular coin, minted between 13-14 AD, likely commemorates Jesus' age at 18. [For more information on these coins and their significance, refer to the works of astronomer Michael Molnar and T. B. Cartwright.]