Lot 2159

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Pacorus II (A.D. 78-105), silver tetradrachm, (12.62 grams), Seleucia mint, issued A.D. 77-78, 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, **QPT above wreath (year 389), off flan month in exergue, (cf.S.5813; cf.Sellwood 73.2-.5, Shore 394 (this coin). Obverse field lightly smoothed, toned, very fine, rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 394).