Roman Syria, "Star of Bethlehem Coin," Reign of Nero, AE Unit (Rare)
Date: 56 - 57 CE
Roman Provinces
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- Origin: Syria as a province of the Roman Empire
- Authority: Reign of Emperor Nero
- Date: 56 - 57 CE
- Denomination: AE (bronze) unit, name unknown
- Mint: Antioch, Syria
- Size: 19mm
- Type Number: RPC I, 4290
- Obverse: ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ (of the Antiochians) - veiled, turreted, draped bust of the city goddess, right
- Reverse: ΕΠΙ ΚΟΥΑΔΡΑΤΟΥ, ΕΤ ΕΡ (under Quadratus, of year 105) - ram, running right, looking back; above, crescent and star
- Notes: This coin was struck to commemorate the 25th year since the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the 60th year since his birth. It was minted during the last year of Claudius’ reign and the first year of Nero’s reign. Claudius issued an edict in 49 CE which kicked the Jews out of Rome and Jerusalem because of their persecution of the Christians.
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