Lot 2836

Sale 48 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Parthia, Kingdom of, Gotarzes II, (A.D. 40-51), base silver tetradrachm, (14.96 grams), Ecbatana mint, uncertain date, obv. long pointed bearded bust to left, rev. king seated to right on throne, receiving diadem from Tyche holding cornucopiae, (S.5791, Sellwood 65, cf.Shore 358). Dark tone, with reverse off centre, otherwise very fine/fine.