Lot 2179

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases IV, (c.A.D. 147-191), billon tetradrachm, (9.58 grams), Seleucia mint, issued month of June in year 498 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 186, obv. large size bust to left with long beard, wearing tiara, letter B behind, rev. king enthroned to right receiving diadem from Tyche holding sceptre, partial inscription, including year HqY, and month **[P]ANH in exergue, (cf.S.5857, cf.Sellwood 84.101 [same month, previous year], cf.Shore 432). Red patina in field, very fine and rare, apparently unpublished.

Ex. Baldwin's London, by private treaty, December 15, 1988.