Lot 1980

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes I, (c.A.D. 40-45), billon tetradrachm, (13.5 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 354 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 42, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, rev. king enthroned to right receiving diadem from Tyche holding cornucopiae, eight line inscription, including year **DNT*, and month in exergue off flan, (S.7466, cf.Sellwood 64.11-18, cf.Shore 351), drachm, (3.8 grams), rev. archer seated to right on throne, seven line inscription, AT and dot, (S.5788, Sellwood 64.31, Shore 353). Nearly fine; very fine. (2)