SELEUCID KINGDOM / EARLY ROMAN SYRIA | PHILIP I

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Title: SELEUCID KINGDOM / EARLY ROMAN SYRIA | PHILIP I

Description: PHILADELPHUS SILVER TETRADRACHMAntioch Mint | Posthumous Issue (c. 57–55 BC)The Historical Narrative: The Currency of TransitionThis heavy silver tetradrachm represents a fascinating transitional moment in the ancient Near East. While it bears the portrait and titles of the Seleucid King Philip I Philadelphus (who ruled 95–76 BC), the specific catalog reference (RPC I 4140) identifies this as a posthumous issue struck under early Roman administration. When the Roman general Pompey the Great annexed Syria, the local economy was so deeply dependent on Philip's trusted silver coinage that Roman proconsuls—such as Aulus Gabinius—pragmatically continued to mint his exact designs to ensure uninterrupted financial stability in the newly formed Roman province.The Obverse: Features the classic, idealized diademed head of Philip I facing right. 15.5 gThe Reverse: Depicts the supreme deity Zeus Nikephoros seated left on a high-backed throne. He holds a scepter in his left hand and presents a small figure of Nike (Victory) in his extended right hand. The surrounding Greek inscription (BA?I?E?? ?I?I??OV E?I?ANOV? ?I?A?E??OV) translates to "Of King Philip, the Illustrious, Brother-loving."

Date/Period: 57–55 BC

Materials: Silver

Dimensions: 26 mm

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SELEUCID KINGDOM / EARLY ROMAN SYRIA | PHILIP I

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