Wael, king of Edessa, Mesopotamia. 163-165 AD. AE, 8.13 g.

"Wael Malika" in local script, draped bust of Wael left, within wreath. 
"Eloul The God" in local script, temple of Eloul (?) seen 
in three-quarters perspective with star in pediment; 
beneath the doorway a cube-shaped betyl on a pedestal.

BMC 2; Babelon 2; Lindgren II 1560.
Scarce.

With permission of Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 146, 2009, lot 269. Sold for 400 EUR (ca $560)