SYRIA, Laodikeia by the Sea. Dated year 18 (=64/63 BC). AR tetradrachm (14,84 g). Veiled and Turreted bust of Tyche to right / ΛAOΔIKEΩN THΣIEPAΣ KAI AVTONOMOV, Zeus enthroned to left, holding Nike in right hand and resting on scepter with left hand; monogram beneath throne; HI (date) in left field; KA in exergue. All within wreath. Some horn silver on the reverse. A few old marks and small scratches. Lightly toned. Rare variant! Ex. Künker, Auction 182, lot 351. March 14th, 2011 Grade:1+