Lot 4580
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes II, (c.A.D. 55-58), silver tetradrachm, (11.87 grams), Seleucia mint, issued February month of year 369 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 58, 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 **QXT*, and month **DUSTROU* in exergue, (S.5799, CF.Sellwood 69.7-9, cf.Shore 383). Good very fine and unpublished month for date.
Ex Dr. Garth Drewry Collection, Tampa, Florida and Jonathen Kern USA, at F.U.N. Show, January 12, 1986.
- Estimate
- $220
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $230