Lot 2181

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases IV, (c.A.D. 147-191), billon tetradrachm, (12.90 grams), Seleucia mint, issued July month of year 497 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 185, 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 **ZWU*, and month **L*WIO (sic) in exergue, (cf.S.5857, cf.Sellwood 84.109, Shore 432). Very fine and rare, apparently unpublished.

Ex. Spink Australia, Sale 17 (lot 1446 part).