Lot 2175

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases III, (c.A.D. 105-147), billon tetradrachm, (10.90 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 433 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 121, obv. large size bust to left with short beard, wearing tiara, with hooks around, letter **G* behind, rev. king enthroned to left receiving diadem from Tyche holding sceptre, eight line inscription, including year **GLU*, and month in exergue off flan, (S.5828, Sellwood 79.4, Shore 406). Very fine and rare.

Ex. Superior auction, Los Angeles, October 22, 1979 (lot 1546, $170), and Superior auction, New York, December 10, 1988 (lot 2144).