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Vologases VI., 208 - 228 AD
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AR dr., 3,42gr, 19,83mm; Sellwood 88.20, Shore 459, Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 2-layer diadem, double loop and 2 ribbons; over the crest of the tiara a row of 10 pellets on stalks, 4 pellets on stalks on the side, long ear flap w/ 6 pellets; mustache, long triangular beard composed of vertical lines, large eye; double necklace; in upper right field S⊃ (abbreviation of the king’s name); dotted border 7 to 15h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram Ā below bow; archer has both legs; 5 visible lines of legend, the top of which in Aramaic/Pahlavi, the others in 'Greek';
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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