Phoenicia, Sidon. Trajan. A.D. 98-117. 23.5 mm, 9.66 g, 12 h). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan right, seen from behind / [ΣΙ]Δ[Ω]ΝΟ[Σ] / [ΘΕΑΣ], "The Rape of Europa" - Europa facing, seated "sidesaddle" on bull charging right; her veil blows out above and behind her head. RPC III 3867. Good Fine, brown toning with attractive, stable green highlights.
From the Tom Buggey Collection; Ex Sayles & Lavender.
A rarity with no obverse inscription - just a border of pellets not visible in this example.