★ A rare variety ★

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Vologases IV, circa 147-191. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 13.21 g, 12 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris, SE 496, Apellaios = November 184. Draped bust of Vologases IV to left, wearing tiara; to right, B. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ - ΑΡΣΑΚΟY / OΛΑΓΑΣΟΥ - ΔΙΚΑΙΟY - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - ζϘΥ - ΑΠΕΛΑΙΟΥ Vologases IV seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right. Sellwood -. Shore -. Sunrise -. A rare variety. Somewhat rough, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Münzen & Medaillen GmbH 40, 4 June 2014, 303.