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LOT 3004
Kings of Parthia, Vardanes II AR Tetradrachm. Circa AD 55-58.
Seleukeia on the Tigris Dated SE 368 (AD 58/9), uncertain month. Diademed and draped bust to left / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, king seated to left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing to right and holding scepter with left hand, HΞT (date) in field above, uncertain month in exergue. Cf. Sellwood 69.7-9. Very Fine. Attractive blue iridescent toning.(10.27gr, 26mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a UK, private collection.
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LOT 3004
Kings of Parthia, Vardanes II AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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