Lot 316
Vologases II (c. AD 77/8-79), Silver Tetradrachm, 13.87g, 12h. Vologases II (c. AD 77/8-79), Silver Tetradrachm, 13.87g, 12h. Minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Short bearded bust left, wearing double banded diadem and tiara decorated with "hooks" round the crest, ear and earring visible, spiral torque, sequential letter B behind head, dotted border. Rev. King enthroned left, receiving diadem from Tyche with sceptre, seven-line inscription ??C???OC ??C???O? ??C???Y O?AGACOY ??????Y ???F???YC F????????C, year date T?? (389 SEM, AD 77/8) between king and Tyche, month off the flan (S 72.1-2 var; Sunrise 427 var, different sequential letter; Sinisi SNP 7, 720 (Vologases I, this coin)). About very fine, darkly toned. Scarce.
Estimated Value $450-UP.
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| Realized $878 |
