Lot 311
Vardanes I (c. AD 38-46), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.42g, 12h. Vardanes I (c. AD 38-46), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.42g, 12h. Minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust with short pointed beard left, wart on brow, spiral torque, dotted border. Rev. King enthroned right, receiving palm from Tyche holding cornucopia, seven-line inscription ??C???OC ??C???O? ??C???Y ?Y??G???Y ??????Y ???F???YC F????????C, year date ??? (356 SEM) between king and Tyche, traces of month name [A?]E??[AIOY] Apellaios (Dec. AD 44 – Jan. AD 45) in exergue (S 64.28-30 var, different month; Sunrise 413 var, different year and month). About very fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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