Ancient Greek Coin, Zeus and Ram, 27BC-14AD, Antioch, Ancient Semis

This is a Pseudo-autonomous ancient Greek coin from the city of Antioch, minted during the time of the Roman Emperor Augustus in 27BC-14AD. Michael Molnar, an astronomer, believes this coin depicts Jupiter's occultation of Aries in 6 B.C., the most probable "Star of Bethlehem."

Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev: EΠI ΣIΛANOY ANTIOXEΩN, Ram leaping right, looking back at large star. Date LM below

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Size: 20mm
Weight: 5.77g

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