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LOT 3003

Kings of Parthia, Vardanes I AR Tetradrachm. Circa AD 40-45.

Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Holöos SE 354 (July AD 43). Diademed and draped bust to left, wearing short beard / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Vardanes enthroned to right, receiving palm from Tyche standing to left and holding cornucopia with left hand; ΔNT (year) in field above, ΟΛШΟΥ (month) in exergue. Sellwood 64.17 var. (ΛOШΟΥ). Very Fine. Very rare variant.(11.05gr, 26mm, 12h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a UK private collection.

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Very Rare Variant

LOT 3003

Kings of Parthia, Vardanes I AR Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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