Lot 4973

AR tetradrachm (14.70 g.). Seleucia on the Tigris mint. Bust of king left with short beard, wearing tiara with hooks on crest, diadem with loop on top, ear visible wearing earring, with lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead, monogram Δ behind head / King seated left on throne, Tyche standing before him, presenting diadem and holding sceptre. Υ between king’s face and diadem (Seleucid year 400 = 88 AD). Standard Greek legend around. Ref.: Sellwood 77.6; Shore - . Ex UBS Auction 69-623 Nice bold portrait aXF/gVF