SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Gabala. Trajan, 98-117. Diassarion (Bronze, 22 mm, 7.16 g, 12 h), CE 143 and AE 128 = 98 AD. AYT NEP KAIC TPA CEB ΓEPM Laureate head of Trajan to right. Rev. ΓABAΛEΩN / HKP - ΓMP Astarte (?) seated left, holding grain ears and poppy in her right hand and scepter in her left; at her feet, Sphinx (?) to left. RPC III online 3808.12 ( this coin ). Rare and with attractive surfaces. Very fine.

From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, ex Triton X, 9 January 2007, 616 (with original dealer's and collector's tickets).