Lot 2120

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Artabanus II, (c.A.D. 10-38), billon tetradrachm, (13.49 grams), Seleucia mint, issued year 323 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 11-12, uncertain month, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, rev. king enthroned to right receiving palm branch from Tyche holding cornucopiae, seven line inscription, including year [E]TOVC **GK[T]*, (cf.S.5770, cf.Sellwood 61.2, Shore 330). Hoard patina, good fine and very rare.

Ex. Glendining's auction October 28, 1964 (lot 1115 part).