Lot 2122

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Artabanos II, (A.D. 10-38), Billon tetradrachm, (13.67 grams), Seleucia mint, issue struck in year 338 = A.D. 26-7, month of June, obv. large size facing bust with long beard, wearing diadem, rev. king to left on horseback receiving palm from Tyche to right, monogram of month under horse (Panemos), date T above **LH*, four line inscription, (cf.S.5773, Sellwood 63.3, Shore 334 [this coin]). Toned, nearly very fine and rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995, (lot 334)