Province Syria Phoenice
City Berytus 
Region Phoenicia
Reign Valerian and Gallienus
Obverse inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Obverse design radiate, 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. G.5101
Reference BMC 259
Diameter 29
Weight 18.78
Axis 11
Note