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Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD
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BI tdr., 13,88gr; 24,74mm; Sellw. 84.48, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: EΠY, month ΔIOΣ(Oct. 173 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 4 ribbons; tiara w/long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year EΠY; exergual line; parts of 4 lines of legend visible: BACI(ΛEΩN) ΔI(OV) IYEPΓE(TOV) (E)ΠI+A(NOVC);
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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