Lot 3416

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases IV, (c.A.D. 147-191), billon tetradrachm, (9.684 grams), Seleucia mint, issued July month of year 499 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 187, 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 **Q*QV, and month **L*W in exergue, (cf.S.5857, Sellwood 84.118); another (9.586 grams), uncertain month of year 502 = A.D.190, year as B**F*, (cf.Sellwood 84.125). Very fine; fine, both rare. (2)