[161] AD 253-260 PHOENICIA, TYRE (Valerian I) Æ28 NGC Certified (Lebanon)

Description: This ancient coin from Phoenicia, Tyre, minted under the Roman Emperor Valerian I, is a must-have for any serious collector. With a composition of bronze (Æ28) and a certification number of 8229137-161, this coin has been certified by NGC and is a true gem. The coin features a radiate crowned Valerian on the obverse and the goddess Astarte design on the reverse, and was minted during the Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD) era. The coin is a rare find and a piece of history from Tyre, Lebanon. Its certification ensures its authenticity and adds value to any collection. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this unique piece of ancient coinage. Valerian I, October 253 - c. June 260 A.D., Berytus, Phoenicia Astarte, called "Ashtroth" in Scripture, was the favorite goddess of the Sidonians, Tyrians, Philistines, and Syro-Phoenicians generally. She was associated with the Greek Aphrodite and Roman Venus Genetrix, being believed by the ancients to be the goddess of generation, as well as of beauty. Astarte was chiefly worshiped and appears on the coins of Berytus, Bostra, Sidon, and Tyre. Her image is of a young woman, wearing a tall headdress; and clothed in a tunic, high in the neck- sometimes, not reaching lower than the knees, or sometimes with a longer dress, but with one knee exposed, and one foot planted on a galley's prow. Bronze AE28, Tyre (Tyre, Lebanon) mint, Obverse: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: COL IVL AVG FEL BER, Astarte standing facing, left foot on prow, holding standard and aphlaston, crowned by Victory on column at right Reference Forum Ancient Coins (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?param=22081q00.jpg&vpar=1016&zpg=21193&fld=)

Price: 220 USD

Location: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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