Lot 2153

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases I, (c.A.D. 51-78), billon tetradrachm, (13.07 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 363 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 51-52, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, rev. king enthroned to left receiving diadem from Tyche holding sceptre, eight line inscription, including year **GXT*, and month in exergue off flan, (S.5799, Sellwood 68.4-8, Shore 370). Very fine and rare.

Ex. Bennett Collection, Glendining's London auction, October 7, 1972 (lot 146).