Syria, Seleucis and Pieria Mint, Aulus Gabinius as Proconsul, 57-55 BC, AR Tetradrachm, Posthumous Philip I Philadelphos type

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Syria, Seleucis and Pieria Mint, Aulus Gabinius as Proconsul, 57-55 BC, AR Tetradrachm (silver,14.06g,25mm), Posthumous Philip I Philadelphos type
Obv: Diademed head of Philip right
Rev: Zeus Nikephoros seated left on throne; Gabinius monogram to inner left, monogram below throne; all within wreath
Ref: SC 2489.1; Prieur 1; RPC I 4124 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (area of weakness otherwise well centered in good condition)
Note: Gabinius’s proconsulship was appointed by the Roman Senate to govern Syria’s Seleucis and Pieria region from 57 to 55 BC highlighting a pivotal period in Roman history when the Roman Republic extended its influence into the Eastern Mediterranean. Gabinius’s proconsulship was significant for its impact on regional politics, administration, and the Roman military presence in the area. This era witnessed complex power struggles between rival factions, including the Roman Senate, local rulers, and external powers, shaping the geopolitical landscape of the region.

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