Lot 2154

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases I (A.D. 51-78), silver tetradrachm, (13.20 grams), Seleucia mint, issued A.D. 51, obv. bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem and medallion, rev. king enthroned to left, receiving diadem from Tyche with sceptre, seven line inscription, **GXT above wreath (year 363), uncertain month in exergue, (cf.S.5799; cf.Sellwood 68.4-.8, Shore 370 (this coin). Punch mark on reverse, nearly very fine, very scarce.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 370).