SYRIA, Antioch. Q. Caecilus Metellus Creticus Silianus, governor under Augustus. AE20 (8.52 gm), yr. 44 (13/14 AD). Laureate head of Zeus / Ram leaping, star above. RPC.4269. BMC.65. Butcher.58. VF, green black patina with earthen highlights. ex T Cartwright collection. Reference to the Christmas star.