Lot 2160

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Pacorus II, (c.A.D. 78-105), billon tetradrachm, (10.72 grams), Seleucia mint, dated 390 (Seleucid era) = 78-79 A.D., uncertain month, obv. large size bust wearing a diadem to left without beard, hair in four waves, rev. king enthroned to left receiving diadem from Tyche with sceptre, seven line inscription, QT above, (cf.S.5813, Sellwood 73.9, cf.Shore 394). Large piece flaked off obverse, otherwise nearly fine, but very rare.

Ex. Baldwins London by private purchase, December 15, 1988.