Lot 2081

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (38-2 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.58 grams), Seleucia mint, issued August 288 (Seleucid era) = August 24 B.C., obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, wart on forehead, rev. king enthroned to right receiving palm branch from Tyche holding cornucopiae, seven line inscription, including year and month **H PS GORP[..]*, (cf.S.7466, cf.Sellwood 51.21, cf.Shore 273). Off centred on reverse, polished, otherwise good fine and very rare, month and date unpublished.