Ancient Greek Coin 65BC-38BC NGC Genuine Zeus Antioch Under Roman Rule AE23

Description: This NGC-certified ancient coin from ancient Antioch is a remarkable piece of history. The coin, which dates back to the 1st century BC from 65 BC to 38 BC and features the goddess Zeus on the obverse and Zeus seated on the reverse. Antioch on the Orontes was a Hellenistic Greek city founded by Seleucus I Nicator in 300 BC. One of the most important Greek cities of the Hellenistic period, it served as the capital of the Seleucid Empire and later as regional capital to both the Roman and Byzantine Empire. During the Crusades, Antioch served as the capital of the Principality of Antioch, one of four Crusader states that were founded in the Levant. Its inhabitants were known as Antiochenes. The modern city of Antakya, in Hatay Province of Turkey, was named after the ancient city, which lies in ruins on the Orontes River and did not overlap in habitation with the modern city. NGC certifies most US, world, and ancient coins, tokens, and medals. The certification process consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in plastic holders or Coin slabs. NGC certification offers significant protection against counterfeiting, misattribution, overgrading, and damage. The coin is perfect for collectors of ancient coins, especially those interested in Roman provincial coins. It has been well-preserved and is a valuable addition to any collection. The coin is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient coins. 20308

Price: 159.59 USD

Location: Capitola, California

End Time: 2024-11-25T15:21:09.000Z

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