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LOT 3022
Kings of Parthia, Vologases III AR Tetradrachm. Circa AD 105-147.
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Dios SE 435 (October AD 123). Diademed and draped bust to left, wearing tiara; Γ behind / BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ BAΣΙΛΕΩN AΡΣAKOΥ OΛAΓAΣΟΥ ΔIKAIOΥ EΠΙΦANOΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛHNOΣ, Vologases seated to left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing to right and holding scepter with left hand; EΛY (year) above, ΔIOY (month) in exergue. Sellwood 79.11; Shore -. Very Fine. Toned.(10.69gr, 27mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a UK private collection.
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LOT 3022
Kings of Parthia, Vologases III AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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