Lot 2137

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes I, (c.A.D. 40-45), billon tetradrachm, (11.28 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 356 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 44, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, rev. king enthroned to right receiving diadem from Tyche holding cornucopiae, eight line inscription, including year GNT, and month in exergue off flan, (S.7466, cf.Sellwood 64.28-30, cf.Shore 352). Surface encrustation, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce.

Ex. Glendining's, London auction, July 7, 1971 (lot 293 part).