Caption

Tetradrachm (subaerate?), Vologases IV (king of the Parthians; 147–191). Obverse: head of Vologases IV wearing a diadem, facing left; control mark B at right. Reverse: Vologases IV seated on a throne, facing left; before him the goddess Tyche standing, facing right, holding a wreath and a scepter in her right hand. Parthian Kingdom, Seleucia on the Tigris, Iran. Circa 147–191. Coin; diameter 25.5–26.0 mm; weight 7.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_272

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Tetradrachm subaerate Vologases IV king Parthians 147–191 Obverse head Vologases IV wearing diadem facing left control mark B right Reverse Vologases IV seated throne goddess Tyche standing facing right holding wreath scepter right hand Parthian Kingdom Seleucia Tigris Iran Circa 147–191 Coin diameter 25.5–26.0 mm weight 7.20 g circular worn metallic object textured gray surface showing carved profile bearded figure facing left figure prominent nose eye moustache long stylized beard wears headpiece band rear flap relief includes curved lines suggesting collar garment neck ear- shape irregular dents shallow depressions across surface small areas muted reddish discoloration near lower right colors visible shades gray touches muted red.