Lot 2195

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases VI, (c.A.D. 208-228), billon tetradrachm, (12.26 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 531 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 218, 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 **ALF*, and month off flan in exergue, (S.5875, Sellwood 88.14, Shore 453 [this coin]). Very fine and rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction Sale, December 5, 1995 (lot 453).