Lot 3416

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes I, (c.A.D. 40-45), billon tetradrachm, (13.220 grams), Seleucia mint, issued July year 353 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 41-2, July month, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, and with wart, rev. king enthroned to right receiving palm branch from Tyche holding cornucopiae, seven line inscription, year **G*NT between figures, (cf.S.5787, Sellwood 64.8, cf.Shore 350). Very fine and rare.

Light weight as usual for ruler.