Province Syria Phoenice
City Berytus 
Region Phoenicia
Reign Valerian and Gallienus
Obverse inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian, right, seen from front
Reverse inscription COL IVL AVG FEL / BER
Reverse design Astarte standing facing holding standard ending in cross in right and aphlaston in left at waist, left foot on prow; she is crowned by Victory standing on a column at right

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1908,0110.1149
Reference BMC 257
Diameter 29
Weight 16.40
Axis 1
Note