147 AD - 191 AD |
Tetradrachm / Τετράδραχμον AR 25 |
SHH 116 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
7.57 g 23.8-26.2 mm 12:00
o'clock VF Cuirassed bust of Volοgases left with long beard; Behind B. To right King enthroned left receiving diadem from Tyche, with turetted hair dress, standing right before him; above [ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ]; on right [ΑΡCΑΚΟΥ] / OΛOΓ[ACΟΥ]; below [ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ]; on left ΕΠΙΦ[ΑΝΟΥC / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟC]; in exergue [month]. Mint of Seleukia on Tigris. Density ρ = 5,31 g/cm^3, probably silver plated antique forgery. BMC 23 229,44; Copenhagen 235/236 (Vologeses III 148-192 AD); Hart ---; Sear Greek Imperial 5857; Sellwood 84,107 |