KINGS of PARTHIA. Vologases I. Second reign, circa AD 58-77. AR Diobol (13mm, 1.23 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Persis.

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Lot: 294. Estimated: $ 100

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PARTHIA. Vologases I. Second reign, circa AD 58-77. AR Diobol (13mm, 1.23 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Persis. Diademed bust left / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood –; Sellwood, New pl. 42, 1; R. Langnas, “An Introduction to Parthian Silver Fractions, The Little Anomalies of Arsacid Coinage,” KOINON I (2018), fig. 17 (this coin); Sunrise 426; Shore 381. Iridescent toning, minor porosity, tiny spot of stable green on obverse. VF.

From the Bob (Robert) L. Collection. Ex Parthicus Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 396, 26 April 2017), lot 380.


Closing Date and Time: 9 February 2022 at 11:37:40 ET.

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