Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 2138 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $150
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SOLD $130
PARTHIA, Kingdom of, Vardanes I, (c.A.D. 40-45), billon tetradrachm, (13.10 grams), Seleucia mint, issued year 356 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 44-5, uncertain month, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, and with wart, rev. king enthroned to right receiving palm branch from Tyche holding cornucopiae, seven line inscription, year CNT between figures, (cf.S.5787, cf.Sellwood 64.28-30, Shore 352). Hoard patina, very fine/good fine and scarce.
Ex. Glendining's auction October 28, 1964 (lot 1115 part).
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