Lot 1975

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (38-2 B.C.), silver tetradrachms, (12.9, 14.1 and 9.4 grams), Seleucia mint, dates and months of flan, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with beard, wearing diadem, rev. king enthroned to right receiving palm branch from Tyche holding cornucopiae, seven line inscription (2), last with Athena facing him holding diadem, (cf.S.7466, 7469, cf.Sellwood 51, 52, cf.Shore 269-274). Last with surface corrosion, otherwise very good - fine. (3)