Lot 2118

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vonones I (A.D. 8-12), silver tetradrachm, (14.26 grams), Seleucia mint, issued A.D. 9, obv. bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem and ear visible, legend around head, rev. Nike walking to left, holding wreath and palm, seven line inscription, double struck but appears to be AKT below wreath (year 321), uncertain month in exergue, (cf.S.5767; cf.Sellwood 60.1-4, Shore 328 (this coin). Scratches, nearly very fine, very rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 328).