Lot 1989

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases VI, (c.A.D. 208-228), billon tetradrachm, (12.6 grams), Seleucia mint, issued uncertain month of year 520 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 208, 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 **KF*, and month off flan in exergue, (S.5875, Sellwood 88.2, Shore 450). Nearly very fine and rare.