Lot 55-087. Parthian Kingdom. Vologases I. Second reign, ca. A.D. 58-77. AR drachm. Ecbatana mint. Very Rare.

Parthian Kingdom. Vologases I. Second reign, ca. A.D. 58-77. AR drachm (19.9 mm, 3.05 g, 11 h). Ecbatana mint. Diademed bust left, tapering short beard, wart on forehead, earring visible, hair in five waves; symbol behind head / Archer seated right, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 71.2; Shore 376. aVF, toned. Very Rare. 

Sellwood claims that Volgases I put this unique symbol on his coins to distinguish his official coins from the imitations struck by his enemies.

 

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$  200.00

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$ 172.00 (7 bid(s))
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