Lot 2205

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases IV, (c.A.D. 147-191), billon tetradrachm, (9.7 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 496 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 183-4, 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 E**WU*, (cf.S.5857, cf.Sellwood 84.96-103, cf.Shore 432). Good very fine and rare.