Parthian Empire. Vologases IV (147-191 AD). Tetradrachm Seleukeia on the Tigris, 186/7 AD.

Parthian Empire.
Vologases IV (147-191 AD).
Seleukeia on the Tigris, 186/7 AD.
Tetradrachm (Billon, 24 mm, 13.59 g).

Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Vologases IV to left, wearing tiara; to right, B.
Rev: Vologases IV seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right and holding scepter; above, HϘΥ; in exergue, [month].

Reference: Cf. Sellwood 84.110-1.

Vologases IV ruled Parthia through a long reign marked by rivalry with Rome over Armenia. His intervention there in AD 161 opened a war in which early Parthian victories gave way to Roman counterattacks. Roman armies captured Seleukeia and Ktesiphon in 165–166, before an epidemic forced their withdrawal. Despite this setback, Vologases retained his throne, sustaining Arsacid rule for another quarter-century. Encyclopaedia Iranica

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