Lot 4958

AR drachm (3.96 g.). Bare-headed bust left, medium pointed beard, wearing diadem, legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΟΝΩΝΗΣ around head / Nike standing right holding palm branch, monogram 73 below palm branch. Legend ΑΡΤΑΒΑΝΟΝ BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΟΝΩΝΗΣ ΝΕΙΚΗΣΑΣ. The legend ‘King Vonones conqueror of Artabanos’ commemorates a temporary victory over the king who would in time be victorious. Ref.: Sellwood 60.5; Shore 329. gVF