Lot 2146

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Gotarzes II, (A.D. 40-51), billon tetradrachm, (12.57 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 359 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 47, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with long pointed beard, wearing diadem, hair on brow, rev. king enthroned to right receiving diadem from Tyche holding cornucopiae, eight line inscription, including year **QNT*, and month in exergue off flan, (S.7466, cf.Sellwood 65.18-19, Shore 360 [this coin]). A few old scratches, very fine and rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 360).