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Tetradrachm of Vardanes I of Parthia, Seleukeia

Tetradrachm of Vardanes I of Parthia, Seleukeia

r. 41-45 CE

Vardanes I

Greek

Obv.: Diademed, short-bearded bust of Vardanes l.; border of dots. Reverse:; King seated r. on throne, receiving palm branch from Tyche; above, ENT [yr. 355 S.E. = 42/3 CE]; month off flan.

Silver

Parthian period

Coins