Kings of Parthia. Vologases I (?) (2nd reign) AR Diobol (13.5mm, 1.21 g, 12h), uncertain mint in Persis, c. 58-77 CE (?).
Obv: Diademed, bearded bust (Vologases?) left, wearing Tiaria & necklace; within dotted border.
Rev: KVPIOVOΛIΓ ACOVTOV (?). Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow.
Ref: Langnas “Fractions” 21 (this coin illustrated) = PDC 23257 (Sellwood Coll., p.1); Shore 381; Sellwood (NC, 1989) 42, 1.
Prov: Probably Ex Shiraz, Fars Hoard (c. 1981);
Ex David Sellwood (1925-2012) Collection, Tray 22, 1935 (as cataloged by Hopkins, PDC 23257);
Baldwin’s 100 (27 Sep 2016), 429 (part);
Robert Langnas Collection;
CNG EA 510 (23 Feb 2022), 365.
Photo Credit: CNG