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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AR 29; Weight: 12.41 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date:153 AD (465 ΕΞΥ ΔΙΟΥ); Obverse: Bust left with long, tapered beard with square cut end; wearing diadem and tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap. Lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead; earring visible, B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and four ends. Reverse: Male wearing tiara with "hooks" round crest and diadem seated left on throne, extending right hand, grasping hilt of sword in left; to his left, Tyche stands right presenting diadem in right hand, holding scepter in left; above diadem, Greek letters ΣΞΥ; below baseline, Greek letters ΔΙΟΥ; seven-line Greek inscription (L84i); no border - ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΟΛΑΓΑΣΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ ΣΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΣΛΛΗΝΟΣ (King of Kings Arsaces, Vologases the Just the Noble, the Greek Loving). References: Sellwood #84.16; Shore #428.museumguy02/27/20 at 17:23William T2: Beautiful piece!
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.18 grams; Mint: Ecbatana; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T28vii) with eight-point star, ear flaps and griffin-ended torque; wears diadem underneath tiara with two ribbons. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble). References: Sellwood #28.7; Shore #99.museumguy02/27/20 at 03:55William T2: Beautiful piece!
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AE12; Weight: 3.0 grams; Mint: Unknown; Denomination: Chalkous; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets; hair in 4/5 rows, wart present on brow. Reverse: Double-humped camel sitting right; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (("King of Kings Arsaces, Beneficent, Just, Illustriously born, Lover of Greece"). References: Sellwood #45 variant.museumguy01/15/19 at 12:19Pharsalos: Awesome, never seen this type before.
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.18 grams; Mint: Ecbatana; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T28vii) with eight-point star, ear flaps and griffin-ended torque; wears diadem underneath tiara with two ribbons. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble). References: Sellwood #28.7; Shore #99.museumguy12/31/18 at 01:02EB: Excellent!
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Parthia - Unknown King (80-70 BCE)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.6 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 80-70 BCE; Obverse: Bare-headed bust left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ; References: Sellwood 30.14; Shore #131.museumguy11/29/18 at 06:52quadrans: Nice piece.. 
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Parthia - Pacorus II (77/78-105 AD)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.2 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Ecbatana; Date: 77/78-105 AD; Obverse: Bare headed king left, no facial hair, wearing diadem with four bands, a double-loop back of head and three ribbons; earring visible, beads surround. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) right on throne with bow in one hand and monogram below bow, left lower leg either missing or made to look like it is directly behind right leg - 5 line legend visible (OΛCI(Λ)EΛC OΛCI(Λ)EΛN HIIN ΛIVΛO: IΛUO(last two to be read from the inside), IΦΛNOVC IΛΛHXO). References: Sellwood 73.12; Sunrise-Sinisi Type Va, p. 89.museumguy02/26/18 at 00:21Robert L3: Great addition!
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AR 21; Weight: 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 147-191 AD; Obverse: Bust of king left with long full beard (6 lines), wearing diademed tiara with ear flap and hooked appendages as well as torque (3 lines, no finial); diadem ends as three ribbons; border of dots. Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsaces?), wearing kyrbasia and cloak, seated right on throne. Right hand holding bow in front. Dash above monogram - all below archer's arm. "Δ" beneath bow. No pellet above bow. 7 lines of text - Greek illegible; Aramaic = wlgŝy MLK'. References: Sellwood 84.130.museumguy12/19/17 at 23:18Robert L3: Super coin!
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.18 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 109-96/5 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust left, wearing pellet-ending torque around neck, long full beard, circle of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; square five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King of Kings Arsaces God Manifest). References: Sellwood #27.1; Shore #85; Sunrise #293.museumguy07/18/17 at 04:59Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.18 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 109-96/5 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust left, wearing pellet-ending torque around neck, long full beard, circle of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; square five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King of Kings Arsaces God Manifest). References: Sellwood #27.1; Shore #85; Sunrise #293.museumguy07/18/17 at 00:18Robert L3: Impressive run of Mithra II pickup's, Steve. ...
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left, wearing tiara with ear flap and eight-pointed star. Tiara has two rows of beads with half-moon designs between rows. Double-banded diadem with two ribbons attached. Long beard, earring and torque with hippocamp. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) wearing bashlyk and seated right holding bow - five lines of text ("Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble"). Reference: Sellwood #28.1.museumguy07/18/17 at 00:16Robert L3: Excellent example. Congrats.
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Size/Metal: AR20; Weight: 3.80 grams; Mint: Rhagae; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left, wearing diadem and earring. King has long beard and torque ending with pellet; Reverse: Seated archer wearing bashlyk right holding bow. 4 line linear legend with additional words on a curve to left - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble). References: Sellwood #27.1; Shore 85.museumguy07/14/17 at 23:06Curtis H2: Nice!
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Parthia - Vonones II (8-12 AD)Metal/Size: AR 21; Weight: 3.82 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 8-12 AD; Obverse: Helmeted bust facing, wearing diadem; helmet with horn; at each side of bust are six-pointed stars; Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow; monogram below Greek inscription. References: Sellwood #67.1; Shore #368.museumguy05/29/17 at 19:43Robert L3: Well done. A must-have for a serious Parthian col...
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: 17.7 mm; Weight: 3.70 grams; Denomination: Dichalkon Mint: Ecbatana Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: King facing left with long beard and wearing diadem. Possible "M" behind head. Reverse: Horse head right; no border; square four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ. ("Great King Arsaces the Noble"). References: Sellwood #26.28.museumguy05/29/17 at 00:56Robert L3: Really nice example for the type. Good pick-up.
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Parthia - Pacorus II (77/78-105 AD)Metal/Size: AR23; Weight: 3.2 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Ecbatana; Date: 77/78-105 AD; Obverse: Bust of Pacorus left with short, pointed beard rounded on sides, moustache and wearing tiara and crown with four-banded diadem with double loop and three ribbons. A temple lock is present below diadem. Tiara has six hooks on top with a double-hook in center. King wears earring and a necklace which shows only top two bands. There is a dotted border showing 20 full beads-rest are faded out or off flan. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on throne, wearing bashlyk and holding bow. 7 line retrograde legend: OΛIIΛEΛC OΛIIΛEΛN ΛPIΛNOV ΔIXΛIOV IVIIΓITO(V) IΠIΦΛNOVC ΦIΛIΛHNOC. Mint symbol of Ecbatana. References: Sellwood 77.8 (Gotarzes I); Shore #399 (Gotarzes I); Sunrise #434.museumguy01/30/16 at 05:12Skyler: Well centered reverse. Its nice to see one of thes...
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Parthia - Mithradates III (57-54 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 4.12 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Mithradatkart; Date: 57-54 BCE; Obverse: Short-bearded, mustachioed bust of king left, wearing double-banded diadem, segmented necklet with a medallion. Hair in five rows. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on throne, holding bow and wearing bashlyk - monogram below. Legend possibly: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (Of the) Great King Arsaces, the Just, the Noble, God-like, Friend of the Greeks. Reference: Sellwood #40.3; Shore #190.museumguy01/29/16 at 14:25Robert L3: Excellent example of the type.
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AR 29; Weight: 12.41 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date:153 AD (465 ΕΞΥ ΔΙΟΥ); Obverse: Bust left with long, tapered beard with square cut end; wearing diadem and tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap. Lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead; earring visible, B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and four ends. Reverse: Male wearing tiara with "hooks" round crest and diadem seated left on throne, extending right hand, grasping hilt of sword in left; to his left, Tyche stands right presenting diadem in right hand, holding scepter in left; above diadem, Greek letters ΣΞΥ; below baseline, Greek letters ΔΙΟΥ; seven-line Greek inscription (L84i); no border - ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΟΛΑΓΑΣΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ ΣΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΣΛΛΗΝΟΣ (King of Kings Arsaces, Vologases the Just the Noble, the Greek Loving). References: Sellwood #84.16; Shore #428.museumguy12/31/15 at 11:09NORMAN K: wonderful coin great description
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AR 29; Weight: 12.41 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date:153 AD (465 ΕΞΥ ΔΙΟΥ); Obverse: Bust left with long, tapered beard with square cut end; wearing diadem and tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap. Lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead; earring visible, B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and four ends. Reverse: Male wearing tiara with "hooks" round crest and diadem seated left on throne, extending right hand, grasping hilt of sword in left; to his left, Tyche stands right presenting diadem in right hand, holding scepter in left; above diadem, Greek letters ΣΞΥ; below baseline, Greek letters ΔΙΟΥ; seven-line Greek inscription (L84i); no border - ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΟΛΑΓΑΣΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ ΣΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΣΛΛΗΝΟΣ (King of Kings Arsaces, Vologases the Just the Noble, the Greek Loving). References: Sellwood #84.16; Shore #428.museumguy12/29/15 at 13:55Robert L3: Beautiful!
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.3 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 121-91 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust left, wearing pellet-ending torque around neck, long full beard, circle of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; square four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King Arsaces God Manifest). References: Sellwood #24.9; Shore #69.museumguy08/28/15 at 22:23Robert L3: Very nice coin with a strong portrait...some wear ...
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 4.03 grams; Mint: Mithradatkart; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of Orodes left, wearing torque ending in pellet. He exhibits short beard on weak chin. Hair is medium length in five waves; circular border of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsaces) wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; Mithradatkart monogram below; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ("King of Kings Arsacid, Beneficent, Just, Illustriously born, Lover of Greece"). References: Sellwood #45.14; Shore #225.museumguy08/20/15 at 22:57Robert L3: Nice sharp portrait. Another attractive addition.
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Parthia - Orodes I (90-80 BCE) or Mithradates III (87-80 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 4.09; Mint: Margiane; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 90-80 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left with medium length beard left wearing tiara with star and pellet-ended torque around neck - border of pellets; diadem. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right holding bow - seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (Of the Great King Arsakes, Autocrat, the Father-Loving, the Noble, the Greek-Loving.) Reference: Sellwood #31.9.museumguy08/20/15 at 22:54Robert L3: Great example of the type.
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Parthia - Phraates III (70-57 BCE)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.94 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 70-57 BCE; Obverse: Medium-bearded bust left wearing tiara with ear flaps and decorated on side with horn; stags with prominent antlers around crest; circular border of pellets; wears torque without finial. Reverse:Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; six-line Greek inscription; References: Sellwood #39.2; Shore #180.museumguy07/20/15 at 22:31museumguy: Thanks Bob! I really like this one too.
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Parthia - Phraates III (70-57 BCE)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.94 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 70-57 BCE; Obverse: Medium-bearded bust left wearing tiara with ear flaps and decorated on side with horn; stags with prominent antlers around crest; circular border of pellets; wears torque without finial. Reverse:Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; six-line Greek inscription; References: Sellwood #39.2; Shore #180.museumguy07/19/15 at 18:59Robert L3: Beautiful coin. Well-centered obverse with a good...
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Parthia - Gotarzes I (91-87 BCE) or Sinatruces (93-69 BCE)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 4.13 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Rhaga; Date: 93-69 BCE; Obverse:Diademed and draped bust of Gotarzes I or Sinatruces left, wearing horned tiara with ear flap and three rows of pellets, stags on crest and diadem with knot and ribbons. Has long beard, earring and torque with single pellet finial along with cuirass. Reverse: 5-line legend (Sellwood type ii) BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV ΛPΣΛKOV ΘEOΠATPOY NIKATOPOΣ (Of the Great King Arsaces, Divine Father, Conqueror) - archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. References: Sellwood 33.4 (Gotarzes I); Shore #113-115 (Gotarzes I); Sunrise #302 & Assar (Sinatruces).museumguy07/18/15 at 19:41museumguy: Thanks Bob. I love those tiaras!
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Parthia - Gotarzes I (91-87 BCE) or Sinatruces (93-69 BCE)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 4.13 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Rhaga; Date: 93-69 BCE; Obverse:Diademed and draped bust of Gotarzes I or Sinatruces left, wearing horned tiara with ear flap and three rows of pellets, stags on crest and diadem with knot and ribbons. Has long beard, earring and torque with single pellet finial along with cuirass. Reverse: 5-line legend (Sellwood type ii) BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV ΛPΣΛKOV ΘEOΠATPOY NIKATOPOΣ (Of the Great King Arsaces, Divine Father, Conqueror) - archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. References: Sellwood 33.4 (Gotarzes I); Shore #113-115 (Gotarzes I); Sunrise #302 & Assar (Sinatruces).museumguy07/18/15 at 15:43Robert L3: The crested tiara held up really well on this one....
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