Lot 4583

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases IV, (c.A.D. 147-191), billon tetradrachm, (13.49 grams), Seleucia mint, issued February month of year 495 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 184, month February, 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 **EPU*, (cf.S.5857, Sellwood 84.97, cf.Shore 432). Good very fine and rare.

Ex Dr. Garth Drewry Collection, Tampa, Florida and Victor England Mail Bid Sale September 14, 1979 (lot 31).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$110

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