Lot 4939

AR tetradrachm (16.13 g.). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Diademed and draped bust of Artabanos I to right / Legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ Female deity seated left on throne, holding Nike, who crowns her with wreath, and cornucopia in her left, winged tritoness supporting throne; two monograms to left; date ΗΠΡ (SE 188 = 125 BC) in exergue. Fine style portrait. Toned. Ref.: Sellwood 21.1; Shore -. Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 155-157 #161. Very rare. aXF