ANCIENT COINS, The David Sellwood Collection of Parthian Coins , Vonones I (c. AD 8-12), Silver Tetradrachm, 13.48g, 12h. Overstruck on S 58.1-7 Tetradrachm of Phraataces and Musa at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left with long and square cut beard, short hair, ear and earring visible, spiral torque, Rev. Nike walking left, year date BKT (322 SEM) in front, month name Γ OP ΠΙ AIOY (Gorpiaios, Aug./Sep. AD 11) in exergue. (S 60.2; Sunrise 406 var, different year and month). About very fine, well centred on both sides. Rare. $ 2,800
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