Lot 317
Artabanus V (AD 79/80-85), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.34g, 12h. Artabanus V (AD 79/80-85), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.34g, 12h. Minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left with long and pointed beard, hair above diadem in waves, earring visible, spiral torque, dotted border. Rev. King enthroned left, receiving "untied diadem" from Tyche with sceptre, seven-line inscription ??C???OC ??C???O? ??C???Y APTABANOY ??????Y ???F???YC F????????C, year date BQ? (392 SEM) between king and Tyche, partial month name [?]A?CI[?Y] (Daisios, May/June AD 81) in exergue (S 74.1; Sunrise 441 var, different month; Sinisi SNP 7, 850 (Artabanus III, this coin)). About very fine, well centred on both sides. Very rare.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
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| Realized $3,510 |
