Lot 2180

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases IV, (c.A.D. 147-191), billon tetradrachm, (13.13 grams), Seleucia mint, issued September month of year 496 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 184, 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 G**WU*, and month EPB in exergue, (cf.S.5857, Sellwood 84.106, cf.Shore 432). Good very fine and rare.

Ex. Coin Galleries auction Sale, June 15, 1979 (lot 27).