Description

Aulus Gabinius. Tetradrachm. circa 57-55 BC, Antioch. 1h
Obv. Diademed head of Philip I to right.
Rev. [B]AΣIΛEΩΣ / ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ - EΠIΦΑΝΟΥΣ / ΦIΛAΔEΛΦΟΥ, Zeus Nicephorus seated to left; monogram of Gabinius in centre field left; all within laurel wreath.
RPC I 4124; McAlee 1; Prieur 1; SC 2489; HGC 9, 1356; SNG Munich 1.
Lovely light toning. Short flan. Extremely fine.
Ex. Auction Münzen und Medaillen Deutschland GmbH, 1998, Lot 104.

In the 50s BC, the coinage of Philip I Philadelphos (95-83 BC) was revived under the Roman proconsul Aulus Gabinius (circa 57-55 BC). This piece bears the monogram of Aulus Gabinius himself. Aulus Gabinius was an important general and politician in the final years of the Roman Republic.