This fascinating Roman provincial coin, from Antioch, was struck/minted around 6AD by Quirinius the Govenor of Syria (mentioned in Luke 2 v2 during the reign of Augustus). The obverse is of Zeus facing right and the reverse shows a leaping ram (Aries) looking back at a heavenly star. It is 19mm in diameter.
Dr. Michael Molnar, a Christian astronomer, published "The Star of Bethlehem - The Legacy of the Magi." His findings included the meaning behind this ancient coin with the most likely heavenly alignment constituting the Star of Bethlehem. Ancient writings show that Judea was represented by the Ram Aries in the zodiac and particular positions of the other heavenly bodies representing regal divinity. Molnar found that an unusual array of the planets occurred in Aries during 6 BC – which the Magi (Wise Men) recognized as the divine birth of a King in Judea. This unique alignment is represented by the star next to the Ram’s head. According to the Persians, what occurred in 6 BC was the most "Regal" or "Divine" set of heavenly signs possible. Only the Magi would have recognized this unique heavenly arrangement.
A divine King - the King of Kings and Lord of Lords - Jesus/ Yeshua Hamashiach (Messiah) had indeed been born! That is why the wise men said to Herod, "Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him." Matthew 2v2. The Bible tells us why he was born - "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" 1 Timothy 1:15.