PHOENICIA. Sidon. Time of Claudius, 41-54. Chalkous (Bronze, 13 mm, 2.38 g), year 155 = 44/5. ΣΙ - ΔΩΝ Astarte, holding an aphlaston in her extended right hand and a long scepter with a triangular head (or a parasol?) in her left, standing left on a galley prow. Rev. B/­­—/Ϛ // ΕΝΡ Eagle with closed wings standing to left. BMC 169-170. RPC 4603. Very rare. Very sharply struck in high relief, and with a fine black patina. Extremely fine.