Lot 2173

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases VI, (A.D. 208-228), silver drachm, (3.72 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. head of Vologases to left with pointed beard, wearing a tiara with neckflap behind I c (reversed), rev. debased style archer seated to right A below bow, debased Greek letters above and at sides, (S.5876; Sellwood 88.18, Shore 456 [this coin]). With a small flan crack, extremely fine with iridescent tone.

Ex. Fred Shore Collection and illustrated in his book as No.456.