A very rare facing head tetradrachm of Artabanos IV, ex Triton VII, 2004, 476 and NFA, 1989, 732
Lot 1919
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Artabanos IV, circa 10-38. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 13.77 g, 12 h), SE 338, month of Artemisios = April, 27. Diademed and draped facing bust of Artabanos IV. Rev. [B]ACIΛEΩC - [AP]CAKOY - Δ[IKAIOY] - [E]ΠIΦANPY Artabanos on horseback left, receiving palm from Tyche standing right; in field, Τ-Λ-Η (date); below horse, month Artemisios in monogram form. Sellwood 63.1 (Artabanos II). Shore 332 (Artabanos II). Sunrise 411 var. (month). Very rare. In exceptional condition for this very difficult issue, with a magnificent facing portrait. Light graffito on the obverse and the reverse double struck, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Peus 386, 26 April 2006, 416, Peus 382, 26 April 2004, 262, Triton VII, 12 January 2004, 476 and Numismatic Fine Arts Winter Mail Bid Sale, 14 December 1989, 732.
Starting price:
100 CHF
Hammer price:
1400 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
21 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 10-Dec-23, 17:53:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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