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Gaius Licinius Mucianus (named on this coin) was governor of Syria. When he failed to put down the Jewish revolt, Vespasian was sent to replace him. After the death of Galba, Mucianus and Vespasian both swore allegiance to Otho. Mucianus persuaded Vespasian to take up arms against Vitellius, who had seized the throne. They agreed Vespasian would settle affairs in the East, while Mucianus made would attack Vitellius. On his way to Rome, Mucianus defeated a Dacian invasion of Moesia. Mucianus reached Rome the day after Vitellius' death. Mucianus never wavered in his allegiance to Vespasian and was appointed consul for the third time in 72. As no mention is made of Mucianus during the reigns of Titus or Domitian, he probably died during the reign of Vespasian.RP85562. Bronze as, McAlee 319 (ex. rare, same dies), cf. RPC 4316 (not specifying obverse legend direction), aVF, nice portrait, dark patina with buff earthen highlighting, spots of light corrosion, obverse legend mostly weak or off flan, weight 11.757 g, maximum diameter 27.9 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 15 Jan 69 - 17 Apr 69 A.D.; obverse IMP M OT-HO - CAE AVG (counterclockwise from upper left), head laureate right, dot in field behind; reverse EΠI / MOYKIA/NOY AN/TIOXEΩ/N ET ZIP (legate Mucianus, of Antioch, year 117) in five lines within a linear circle in a laurel wreath; this variant with a counterclockwise obverse legend is extremely rare; ex Gemini auction XIII (6 Apr 2017), lot 158, ex Jyrki Muona Collection; SOLD
Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus VI Dionysus, 144 - c. 142 B.C.
After his father was deposed by Demetrius II, the general Diodotus Tryphon nominated Antiochus VI as king. He gained the allegiance of most of the Seleucid domain, including Judaea, but was actually only a puppet of the general. He died after "ruling" for two years. He was likely assassinated under orders from Tryphon, who then made himself king.SH25884. Silver drachm, Houghton-Lorber 2002(1)e, Houghton CSE 233, HGC 9 1036, Mint State, weight 4.232 g, maximum diameter 17.9 mm, die axis 45o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 144 - 143 B.C.; obverse diademed radiate head of Antiochus VI right; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, nude, arrow in right hand, resting left hand on grounded bow, monogram between legs, ΘΞP (year 169) ΣTA (magistrate) in exergue; SOLD
Trajan, 25 January 98 - 8 or 9 August 117 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
Melqart was the tutelary god of the Phoenician city-state of Tyre and a major deity in the Phoenician and Punic pantheons. Many cities were thought to be founded (in one way or another) and protected by Melqart, no doubt springing from the original Phoenician practice of building a Temple of Melqart at new colonies. To the Greeks and the Romans, who identified Melqart with Hercules, he was often distinguished as the Tyrian Hercules.SH09037. Silver tetradrachm, Prieur 1478, RPC Online III 3523, McAlee 450, Wruck 142, Choice EF, a touch flat on high points, very nice metal, weight 14.69 g, maximum diameter 27.2 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 98 - 99 A.D.; obverse AVTOKP KAIC NEP - TPAIANOC CEB ΓEPM (Imperator Caesar Nerva Trajanus Augustus Germanicus), laureate head right, eagle below, club lower right, palm frond transverse left on far side of bust; reverse ΔHMAPX - EΞ YΠAT B (holder of Tribunitian power, consul for the 2nd time), large laureate bust of Melqart-Herakles right, Nemean lion-skin around neck tied at front; SOLD
Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator, 312 - 281 B.C.
Seleukos (Seleucus) founded the Seleukid Empire and the Seleukid dynasty which ruled Syria until Pompey made it a Roman province in 63 B.C. Seleukos was never one of Alexander the Great's principal generals but he commanded the royal bodyguard during the Indian campaign. In the division of the empire after Alexander's death Seleukos did not receive a satrapy. Instead, he served under the regent Perdikkas until the latter's murder in 321 or 320. Seleukos was then appointed satrap of Babylonia. Five years later Antigonus Monophthalmus (the One-eyed) forced him to flee, but he returned with support from Ptolemy. He later added Persia and Media to his territory and defeated both Antigonus and Lysimachus. He was succeeded by his son Antiochus I.SH75318. Silver tetradrachm, Houghton-Lorber I 13(2), SNG Spaer 2, Newell WSM 923, Houghton CSE 8, HGC 9 16c (R1), aEF, magnificent high-relief obverse, a superb example of the finest Hellenistic art, weight 17.046 g, maximum diameter 26.7 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, c. 300 - 281 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion scalp headdress; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, Zeus enthroned left, nude to the waist, himation around hips and legs, nike offering wreath in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left, monogram left; rare; SOLD
Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
In 2 B.C. Augustus was proclaimed Pater Patriae (father of the country) by the Roman Senate. The title was the logical consequence and final proof of Augustus' supreme position as princeps, the first in charge over the Roman state. His personal life did not go so well. His daughter, Julia the Elder, was exiled to Pandateria on charges of treason and adultery; her mother Scribonia accompanied her.SH67478. Silver tetradrachm, McAlee 184; Prieur 54; RPC I 4155; BMC Galatia p. 168, 140, VF, weight 15.041 g, maximum diameter 26.5 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 2 B.C.; obverse KAIΣAPOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, laureate head right; reverse ETOYΣ ΘK NIKHΣ (year 29 Actian victory era), Tyche of Antioch seated right on rocks, turreted, holding palm branch, half-length figure of river-god Orontes swimming right below, his head turned facing, YΠA monogram IΓ (13th consulship) over ANT (Antioch) monogram in the right field; SOLD
Seleukid Kingdom, Demetrius II Nikator, 146 - 138 and 129 - 125 B.C.
Demetrios II Nikator attacked the Parthians in 138 B.C. but was defeated and captured. He was held in captivity until 129 B.C., when he was released and began his second reign. He was murdered in 125 B.C. His second reign portraits usually show him wearing a Parthian styled beard.SH28098. Silver tetradrachm, Houghton-Lorber II 2166(2)a, Newell SMA 321, nice VF, fine style, weight 16.594 g, maximum diameter 29.0 mm, die axis 30o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 2nd reign, c. 129 - 125 B.C.; obverse diademed and bearded head right; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY ΘEOY NIKATOPOΣ, Zeus seated left, holding Nike in extended right hand, scepter in left, right leg drawn back, Ξ outer left, Δ beneath throne; SOLD
Otho, 15 January 69 - 17 April 69 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
Otho ruled for only three months. The imperial mint at Rome did not issue bronze in his name, but two provincial mints did. Alexandria issued bronzes with Greek legends, and Antioch issued bronzes with Latin legends.RY99147. Bronze as, McAlee 321(c) (scarce); RPC I 4318; cf. BMC Galatia p. 176, 207; SNG Cop -, gVF, excellent portrait, attractive toning with highlighting earthen deposits, flan adjustment marks, especially on rim, obverse edge beveled, weight 14.384 g, maximum diameter 28.0 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 15 Jan 69 - 17 Apr 69 A.D.; obverse IMP M OTHO CAES AVG (inwardly, clockwise from upper right), laureate head right, dot (control symbol) behind head; reverse large S•C (senatus consulto), within a linear circle within laurel wreath with eight bunches of leaves, no dot (control symbol) in field; scarce; SOLD
Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus V Eupator, 164 - 162 B.C.
Antiochus V was just nine years old when crowned. The kingdom was ruled by his regent Lysias. In 163 or early 162 B.C., the Roman legate Gnaeus Octavius enforced the Treaty of Apamea by burning the Seleukid fleet and killing the army's war elephants (private citizens assassinated him for this outrage). Soon after, Ptolemaeus, the satrap of Commagene, declared independence. Only two years after becoming king, his uncle Demetrius escaped captivity, claimed the throne and had Antiochos V and his regent executed.GY26151. Silver tetradrachm, Houghton-Lorber II 1575(1); Newell SMA 74; SNG Spaer 1243; Houghton CSE 136; BMC Seleucid p. 44, 3; HGC 9 752, VF, nice portrait, toned, light marks, weight 16.507 g, maximum diameter 30.8 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 164 - 162 B.C.; obverse diademed head of Antiochos V right, diadem ends fall straight behind, fillet border; reverse Zeus seated left, himation around hips and legs and over left arm, Victory in extended right hand crowning name, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, BAΣIΛEΩΣ (king) downward on right, ANTIOXOY downward on left, EYΠATOPOΣ (of a good father) in exergue, ΔI monogram outer left; SOLD
Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
Possibly struck in the year of Christ's birth! Most biblical scholars believe Jesus was born between 6 and 4 B.C.SH08019. Silver tetradrachm, McAlee 180, Prieur 50, RPC I 4151, BMC Galatia -, EF, beautiful high relief portrait boldly struck with sharp dies, weight 14.97 g, maximum diameter 27.8 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 5 B.C.; obverse KAIΣAPOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, laureate head right; reverse ETOYΣ ΣK NIKHΣ (year 26 Actian victory era), Tyche of Antioch seated right on rocks, turreted, holding palm branch, half-length figure of river-god Orontes swimming right below, his head turned facing, YΠA monogram and IB (12th consulship) over ANT (Antioch) monogram in the right field; SOLD
Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
In 5 A.D., Agrippina the Elder married Germanicus, her second cousin; and Livilla married Drusus Julius Caesar, Tiberius' son.SH75367. Silver tetradrachm, McAlee 187; Prieur 57; RPC I 4158; BMC Galatia p. 169, 147; SGICV 107; Cohen DCA 401, VF, masterpiece portrait, weight 15.028 g, maximum diameter 24.9 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, 5 - 6 A.D.; obverse KAIΣAPOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY, Augustus laureate head right; reverse ANTIOXEΩN MHTPOΠOΛEΩΣ, city goddess seated on rock, palm in right, river-god Orontes swimming right below, ΣΛ (year 36 Actian era) above, ANT (Antioch) monogram and ΔN (year 54 Caesarian era) right; SOLD
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