Laureate bust right / Large flaming altar of two stages, tree on left

Comment- This has to be one of the most unusual reverses I have seen. The scene is almost frightening.

Laureate draped bust right / Altar of Zeus Stratios surmounted by flaming offering table upon which the bovine sacrifice lays prostrate, tree on left

Comment- The Altar of Zeus Stratios in Amasia was one of the most famous in the region and its flames could be seen by sailors following the coastline of the Black Sea. This rare variety shows the precise moment when the offering is made to Zeus. (CNG description)

Bust right / Great Altar of Elagabalus at Emisa

Comment- Massive base on two steps and ornamented with niches, each of which contains a statue. Lit altar upon it.

City goddess right / Altar of Sandan

Comment- Sandan's feet never touch earth. He either rides the back of mythological beasts (as on this coin), or rides on the shoulders of lesser gods. Baetyls (sacred stone) flanking the animal. The pyramidal altar is surmounted by an eagle. This coin is one of the many SNG Levante plate coins that have recently become available. (956)