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150731. Sold For $595

SYRIA, Coele-Syria. Heliopolis. Valerian I. 253-260 AD. Æ 27mm (15.19 gm). IMP CAES P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / COL HEL in exergue, temples of Atargatis-Venus and Jupiter Heliopolitanus seen in perspective, prize crown above. BMC Galatia -; Mionnet V pg. 304, 133 = Price & Trell fig. 281 var. (three prize crowns). Good VF, black patina.

Rare architectural representation showing the two great temples in the Baalbek complex, and in addition marking the Iselastica Games held in the city.