Lot 2142

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes I, (c.A.D. 40-5), base silver drachm, (2.50 grams), Nisa mint, obv. large size bust wearing a diadem to left with long beard, rev. archer seated right on throne with bow, trace of inscription, NI below bow, (S.-, Sellwood 64.32, Shore -, BMC 36, plate XXVI,5). Of crude style with only partial legend, otherwise good fine and very rare.

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