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Tyrants of the Tigris & euphrates
157
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (3.83 g), AD 207/8-221/2
Vologases VI, Parthian King, AD 207/8-221/2
Sellwood 88.23; Shore -; Sunrise 460 (this coin). Superb Extremely Fine.
Ekbatana mint. Bust of Vologases VI left with long pointed beard, wearing tiara decorated with vertical
line with four diagonal lines and a symbol. Reverse. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right
hand; monogram below bow.
158
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (3.76 g), AD 212-224/7
Artabanos VI, Parthian King, AD 212-224/7
Sellwood 89.1 (Artabanos IV); Shore 464 (Artabanos IV); Sunrise 461 (this coin). Superb
Extremely Fine.
Ekbatana mint. Bust of Artabanos VI left with long pointed beard, wearing tiara decorated with vertical
line with five diagonal lines; abbreviated King’s name in Aramaic behind. Reverse. Archer seated right
on throne, holding bow in right hand; monogram below bow.
156
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (3.70 g), AD 207/8-221/2
Vologases VI, Parthian King, AD 207/8-221/2
Sellwood 88.19; Shore 458; Sunrise 459. Mint State.
Ekbatana mint. Bust of Vologases VI left with long pointed beard, wearing tiara decorated with vertical
line with four diagonal lines; abbreviated King’s name in Aramaic behind. Reverse. Archer seated right
on throne, holding bow in right hand; monogram below bow.