Lot 2194

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases VI, (c.A.D. 208-228), billon tetradrachm, (12.77 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 523 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 211, 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 **GKF*, and month off flan in exergue, (S.5875, Sellwood 88.6, Shore 452). Very fine and rare.

Ex. Bennett Collection, Glendining's auction Sale 14, October 14, 1979 (lot 146).