Lot 2155

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes II, (c.A.D. 55-58), billon tetradrachm, (14.16 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 367 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 55-56, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with very short beard, wearing diadem, four waves on hair, rev. king enthroned to left receiving diadem from Tyche holding sceptre, eight line inscription, including year Z**XT*, and month in exergue off flan, (S.5806, Sellwood 69.1-6, Shore 382). Very fine and rare.

Ex. Coin Galleries New York auction, June 1, 1979 (lot 518).