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LOT 3005

Kings of Parthia, Pakoros II AR Tetradrachm. Circa AD 78-105.

Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated 389 SE (AD 78). Diademed and beardless bust to left, wearing spiral torque; B to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΠΑΚΟΡΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Pakoros enthroned to left, being presented diadem by Tyche standing to right and holding sceptre; ΘΠT (year) above, month off flan. Cf. Sellwood 73.1-6; cf. Shore 394. Near Very Fine.(9.93gr, 27mm, 12h).

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From a UK private collection.

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LOT 3005

Kings of Parthia, Pakoros II AR Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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