Lot 2123

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Artabanos II, (A.D. 10-38), billon tetradrachm, (8.34 grams), Seleucia mint, issued year 338 = A.D. 27, month of June, obv. large size facing bust wearing a diadem and with beard, hair loose to sides, rev. king left on horseback receiving palm from Tyche, four line inscription, year divided by king's head, month as monogram under horse, (cf.S.5773, Sellwood 63.3, Shore 334), cast copy of tetradrachm of Tiridates, (29-27 B.C.), rev. king enthroned left, (cf.Sellwood 55.5). First rare, very good. (2).

Ex. Baldwins, December 15, 1988, by private purchase.