Lot 1831

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes II, (A.D. 55-58), billon tetradrachm, (14.382 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 368 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 56, obv. large size bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, rev. king enthroned to left receiving diadem from Tyche holding sceptre, eight line inscription, including year **HXT*, and month in exergue off flan, (S.5799, Sellwood 69.7-9, cf.Shore 382). Nearly very fine and rare.