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Phraates IV (38 -2 BC) AR Tetradrachm 286 SE /26 BCObv: Phraates diademed and cuirassed bust left with long pointed beard - no royal wart on forehead.
Rev: The king enthroned r. being presented with a palm branch by Tyche, standing l. before him holding cornucopiae with pellet above arm. Seleucid date 286 (C Pi Sigma) above palm. Greek inscription in 7 lines BASILEOS/BASILEON; on r. ARSAKOY/EUERGETOY' below [DIKAOY]; on l. EPIPHANOUS/PHILELLANOS; month off flan below
Wt 14.1 gm, 26.3 mm, Sellwood type 55
The coin could be that of Tiridates I who also ruled for a few months in 26 BC. The features of the king on this coin are much closer to that of Phraates than of much rarer Tiridates I according to a reclassification of Sellwood types by deCallatay and this is the most believable. The lower lines of the inscription would also settle the issue but are lost on this coin.
Early coins of the Parthian empire showed strong Greek empahasis on classical Greek forms and humanism which is gradually lost as the empire matured and finally decayed. The coins become schematic and emphasize suface ornament rather than sculptural quality. One senses from the portrait of Phraates that brutality was a prerequisite for Parthian kings who routinely bumped off fathers and brothers in their rise to power. Like the Spartans, they had a powerful empire in their time but its contribution to civilization was limited in the long term.daverino
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca. 70 BCAR dr., 3,74gr, 22,2mm; Sellwood 36.10, Shore 156 (Phraates III.), Sunrise --;
mint: Court at Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 11 to 17h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoV APΣAKoV EΠIΦANoVΣ (K)AIΦIΛEΛΛHNoΣ ΦIΛoΠAToPoΣ EVEPΓEToV; Schatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca. 70 BCAR dr., 3,93gr, 21,2mm; Sellwood 36.13var. (legend), Shore --, Sunrise 324 (Phraates III.);
mint: court mint at Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 2 ribbons joined at the ends; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 7 to 15;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BΛΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓΛΛ ΛPΣΛKoV EΠ(I)ΦΛNoVΣ ΦIΛEΛ(Λ)HNoΣ(to be read from the inside) ΦIΛoΠΛToPoΣ EVEPΓEToV;
S. Album Auction No 20.Schatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca.70 BCAR dr., 4,11gr, 21mm; Sellwood 36.12var., Shore 158 (Phraates III.), Sunrise 322 (Phraates III.);
mint: Mithradatkart; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 2 ribbons joined at the ends; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 9 to 17h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BΛΣIΛEΩ(Σ) MEΓΛΛoV ΛPΣΛKoV ΦIΛEΛ(Λ)HNoV(Σ) EΠIΦΛNoV(to be read from the inside) ΦIΛoΠΛToPoΣ EVEPΓEToV;
ex: CNG eAuction 246.Schatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca. 70 BCAR dr., 3,9gr, 19,9mm; Sellwood 36.9var., Shore 155var.(Phraates III.), Sunrise 321var. (Phraates III; var. is earring);
mint: Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; EARRING, multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 12 to 17h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoV APΣAKoV EIΠΦANoVE KAIΦIΛEΛΛHNoΣ ΦIΛOΠAToPoE EVEPΓEToV;
ex: Vienna, VA, Coin ShowSchatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca. 70 BCAR dr., 4,14gr, 20,1mm; Sellwood 35.7, Shore 165 (Phraates III.), Sunrise 330;
mint: Rhagai; axis: 12h
obv.: bare-headed, facing, w/broad diadem, 1 ribbon each between hair and bust; 2 puffy long hair tufts in 5 waves on either side of head, mustache, short beard; necklet w/center medallion; cuirass; dotted border 11 to 17h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKoV KAIΦAEΛΛHN(OΣ) EΠIΦANoΣ(last 2 lines to be read from the inside) Θ(EO)ΠAToPoΣ EVEPΓEToV; exergual line.
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca. 70 BCAR dr., 3,99gr, 19,6mm; Sellwood 35.1var., Shore --, Sunrise 326 (Phraates III.);
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, facing, w/broad diadem and 1 broad ribbon on each side of the neck; large puffy tuft of hair in 4 waves on either side of head; mustache, short beard; necklet w/center medallion; cuirass; dotted border 8:30 to 14:30;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BΛΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓΛΛoV APΣ(retrograde)ΛKo(V) (Θ)EoΠΛToPOΣ(retrograde)(last 2 lines to be read from the inside) ΣVEPΓEToV EΠIΦΛNoVΣ (Φ)ΛEΛΛHNoΣ;
There is a possibility that this coin is a forgery
ex: Gorny & Mosch Auction 204, # 1627; ex: B. Peus Auction 311, 1984, #415.Schatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca. 70 BCAR dr., 3,88gr, 19,6mm; Sellwood 35.4var. (torque), Shore 166 (Phraates III.), Sunrise 328 (Phraates III.);
mint: Mithradatkart; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, facing, w/broad diadem and 1 broad ribbon on each side of neck; large puffy tuft of hair in 4 waves on either side of head, mustache, short beard; 4-turn torque instead of necklet; cuirass; dotted border 8 to 15h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩ(Σ) MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY (Θ)EIoΠAToPoΣ EYERIEToV(last 2lines to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANoYΣ (K)AIΦIΛEΛΛHNo(Σ);
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Dareios of Media Atropatene or Phraates III., ca. 70 BCAR tdr., 13,09gr., 29,15mm;
Sellw. 36.2, Shore 149var. (Phraates III), Sunrise 317 (Phraates III);
mint: Seleukia, axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot, and 2 ribbons; med.-long hair in 4 rows of curls, mustache, short curly beard;
multi-turn torque w/flattened end, cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 4 - 13h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in extended hand, monogr. BA above bow, exergual line; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKOV ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ EVEPΓETOV EΠIΦANOVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ;
ex: CNG Auction 386, # 389.Schatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene or Phraates III., 70 - 57 BCAE 14, 2,07gr., 13,8mm;
Sellw. 36.20 (Dareios), Shore 163 (Phraates III.);
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and a broad ribbon; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; necklet w/center medallion; cuirass; on the right side Nike holding diadem;
rev.: winged Nike walking right, 6-line legend visible.
Schatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene, ca. 70 BC, or Phraates III., 70 - 57 BC AE tetrachalkous (?), 5,09gr., 16,17mm;
Sellw. 35.14, Shore 167var.;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare head and torso facing, diadem and 2 broad ribbons floating above shoulders;
mustache, short beard, 2 large bunches of hair over ears; necklet w/center medallion;
cuirass; complete reed border;
rev: horse standing, right, framed by a 7-line mostly illegible square legend;
ex: CNG 90, #36,
ex: Spink Auction 08/05/83.
It becomes more and more difficult to assign denominations to Parthian bronzes. What is described as a tetrachalkous in Sellwood no longer meets the weight requirements and should be a dichalkous. Shore avoids the dilemma by using the approximate diameter of the coin for identification: AE16 in this case. I will follow his example in the following postings.Schatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene, ca. 70 BC, or Phraates III., 70 - 57 BCAE 17, 3,84gr., 16,61mm;
Sellw. 35.15, Shore 167.;
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h
obv.: bare head and torso facing, diadem and 2 broad ribbons floating above shoulders; mustache, short beard, 2 large bunches of hair over ears; necklet w/center medallion; cuirass; goddess in right field (or corrosion); dotted border;
rev.: horse walking, right, 5(?) lines of legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY rest illegible;
ex: Civitas Galleries, WI.Schatz
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EB0130 Phraates IV / King and TychePhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, Seleucia mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard, royal wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem.
Reverse: King seated right on throne, receiving a palm branch from Tyche left, holding a cornucopia; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Shore 272, Sell. 51, Seaby 7466.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 10.931g.EB
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EB0131 Phraates IV / King and TychePhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, Seleucia mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard, royal wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem.
Reverse: King seated right on throne, receiving a palm branch from Tyche left, holding a cornucopia; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Shore 272, Sell. 51, Seaby 7466.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 12.358g.EB
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EB0132 Phraates IV / King and AthenaPhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, Seleucia mint.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust left, wart on forehead.
Reverse: Phraates seated right on throne, Athena standing left before him, presenting diadem and holding scepter.
References: Sell. 52.5.
Diameter: 27mm, Weight: 10.783g.EB
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EB0133 Phraates IV / ArcherPhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, unknown mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard, wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem; eagle with wreath behind, star above crescent in front.
Reverse: Beardless archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram #26 (AT); ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Sell. 54.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.909g.EB
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EB0134 Phraates IV / ArcherPhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, possibly Mithradatkart mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard, wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem; eagle behind head.
Reverse: Beardless archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram #28. 7-line legend.
References: Sell. 52 (possibly 52.6).
Diameter: 21.5mm, Weight: 3.826g.EB
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EB0315 Phraates / DashesPhraates(?), Elmais, AE 15, ca 150 AD.
Obverse: Bearded bust left. Trident to right, crescent and star above.
Reverse: Pattern of dashes and dots?
References: Cf. De Morgan Pl. III, 6-8.
Diameter: 15.5mm, Weight: 3.423g.EB
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EB0316 Phraates / DashesPhraates(?), Elmais, AE 14, ca 150 AD.
Obverse: Bearded bust left. Trident to right, crescent and star above.
Reverse: Pattern of dashes and dots?
References: Cf. de Morgan 36.
Diameter: 14.5mm, Weight: 2.714g.
EB
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EB0317 Phraates / ArtemisPhraates, Elmais, AE 17, ca 150 AD.
Obverse: Bearded bust left. Trident to right.
Reverse: Artemis, holding bow & plucking arrow from quiver; Greek legend.
References: de Morgan 35.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 3.448g.EB
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EB0318 Phraates / DashesPhraates, Elmais, AE 14, ca 150 AD.
Obverse: Bearded bust, facing. Trident to right, crescent and star above.
Reverse: Pattern of dashes.
References: De Morgan Pl. III, 5.
Diameter: 14.5mm, Weight: 3.738g.EB
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EB0581 Gordian III and Abgar XGordian III and Abgar X Phraates, AE 25 of Edessa, Mesopotamia, 242-244 AD.
Obverse: AVTOK M M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC CEB, Laureate bust right; star before.
Reverse: ABΓAΡOC BACIΛEYC, Crowned and draped bust of Abgar; star behind.
References: BMC 158.
Diameter: 25mm, Weight: 8.128 grams.EB
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EB0582 Gordian III / Abgar XGordian III and Abgar X Phraates, AE 20 of Edessa, Mesopotamia, 242-244 AD.
Obv: Laureate bust right.
Rev: Bust of Abgar right, wearing tiara.
References: SNG Cop 227; BMC Arabia pg.116, 159.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 6.336 grams.EB
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Elymais Elymais Drachm
16 mm 4.37 gm
O: Bust of Phraates left with star and crescent, trident behind.
R: Artemis standing right drawing bow.Koffy
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Elymais - Orodes I or Phraates (IInd C) - AE drachmBust of king left, pellet in crescent, anchor
illegible reverseGinolerhino
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Elymais - Phraates (mid-IInd C) - AE drachmBust facing, pellet in crescent and anchor
Double diadem, to right and left pelets in crescents
Sear 5901Ginolerhino
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Elymais - Phraates, diadem, Van´t Haaff Type 14.4, Subtype 1-1Aa - Plate CoinKingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Early-Mid 2nd Cent AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust in Tiara, pellet in crescent, anchor right
Rev.: Tied diadem with 2 Bands; 2 crescents with pellets
Æ, 3.10 g, 14x15 mm.
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 14.4, Subtype 1-1Aa THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collectionshanxi
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Elymais - Phraates, Eagle, Van't Haaff Type 14.2, Subtype 1-3a - Plate CoinKingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Early-Mid 2nd Cent AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust in Tiara with left & right Pellets in Crescent; 1 Crossbar
Rev.: Eagle with spread wings ;Talons foreward
Æ, 3.41 g, 15 mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff Type 14.2, Subtype 1-3a THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collectionshanxi
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Elymais -- Phraates , early to mid 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 3,51gr, 15,8mm;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
Alram 473var., Van't Haaff 14.7.2-1a;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, diadem, knot, and ribbon, crescent w/pellet as decoration on tiara, pellet decoration along crest; mustache, long beard, cheek hair; necklace, earring; in right upper field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/1 top bar; dotted border 7-11h, 14-17h;
rev.: series of dashes across flan.
'Desert sand' patina.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early mid 2nd cent. AD;AE dr., 3,82gr., 16,4mm;
Alram 473var., Van't Haaff 14.6.1-3 (?) (non-radiate), or 1-2b (radiate), Sunr. - ,
mint: , axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (pellet in crescent as side ornament), diadem, bow, 2 ribbons; handlebar mustache, long all beard tapered and scared of at bottom; earring, necklace (?); ΠΡΑ on outer left rim inside out; crescent w/pellet in upper right field, below 1 bar anchor; dotted border 12 - 14h;
floating bust;
rev.: Artemis, standing right, w/some kind of head cover, difficult to determine if radiate or not, holding bow; inside-out BΛCIΛL on left rim, HTC on upper right rim (= retrograde (ΠPΛΛ)THC inside-out.
Almost black tone.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. ADAE 14, 3,33 gr.,
Van’t Haaff 14.7.2-1c
mint; Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara, 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, long beard; earring; in right field anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and pellet above;
rev.: field of vertical dashes;
ex: Jean Elsen, BEL.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 2,98gr, 14,43mm;
mint: Susa, axis: 12:30h;
Alram 473, Van't Haaff: 14.6.1-3b;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, pellet in crescent as side ornament, and diadem w/knot and ribbon; mustache, medium long beard, cheek hair; earring, necklace; in right upper field anchor w/1 top bar, in let field partial lettering: ΠΡΛ; dotted border 13-16h;
rev.: Artemis, standing right, holding bow in left hand and plucking arrow from quiver w/right hand; on left rim partial legend to be read inside out: BΛCIΛEΩC, on right rim to be read outside in the retrograde ΠΡΛΛΤΗC; dotted border 12-20h.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. AD,AE 14, 3,63 gr.,
Van’t Haaff 14.7.2-1
mint; Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara, 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, long beard; earring, necklace; collar of cuirass or tunic w/ shoulder pad (?); in right field anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and pellet above;
rev.: field of dots;
ex: Jean Elsen, BEL.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. AD,AE dr., 3,41gr, 15,54mm;
mint: Susa, axis: -;
Alram - , Van't Haaff 14.7.2-2A;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and diadem, knot and 1 ribbon, crescent and pellet on side of tiara; mustache long full beard; earring, necklace; in upper right field crescent and pellet, below 1 top bar anchor; dotted border 8 - 15h;
rev.: field of random slashes.
Attractive verdigris patina (genuine?).
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. AD;AE dr.,, 3,4gr, 15,54mm;
mint: Susa, axis: -;
Alram -, Van't Haaff 14.7.2-2A;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and diadem, knot and 2 ribbons, pellet in crescent on side of tiara; mustache, long full beard; earring, necklace; in upper right crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/1 top bar; dotted border 7 - 11h;
rev.: field of V-shaped slashes.
Attractive verdigris patina (genuine?).Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent.ADAE tdr, 14,93gr, 28,3mm;
mint: Susa, axis: -;
Alram -, Van't Haaff 14.7.1-1B;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, diadem, 2 loops, and 2 ties, tiara w/ crescent and pellet as side ornament, string of pellets running across crest; no visible head hair, mustache, long beard; earring, triple necklace; in left field 2 rows of Aramaic lettering meaning King Phraates, son of King Orodes; in right field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/2 crossbars and a pellet to both sides of the main shaft; dotted border 8 - 10h;
rev.: field of perpendicular slashes.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, late 1st - early 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 2,68gr, 12,45mm;
Van't Haaff 14.4.1-1Aa,b, Alram - ;
mint: Susa, axis: 13:30;
obv.: head, facing, w/tiara decorated w/pellets(pearls?) on crest and center line, and diadem; mustache, long beard (vertical lines fanning out); ears; in right field single crossbar anchor w/crescent and pellet above; dotted border 8 - 13h;
rev.: double diadem w/bow and 2 ribbons; in left and right field pellet in crescent.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 3,63gr, 16,22mm;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
Alram: 473, Van't Haaff: 14.1.1-1A;
obv.: bust, facing, w/tiara and diadem, tiara w/2 pellet-and-crescent decorations on front; handlebar mustache, long, parted beard; in upper right field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/2top bars; in left field ΠΡΛ, to be read inside out; dotted border 9-13h;
rev.: Artemis, standing right, w/bow in left hand, plucking arrow from quiver with right hand; legend in left and right rim approximating: BΛCiΛEΩC ΠΡΛΛΤΗC, to be read inside out; dotted border 4-14h.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 2,76gr, 14,18mm;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
Alram: -; Van't Haaff: 14.4.1-1Aa-d;
obv.: bust, facing, w/tiara and diadem; mustache, fan like beard; earrings, necklace; in right upper field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/1 top and 1 bottom bar, between anchor and head a small right angle; dotted border 7-18h;
rev.: double diadem w/ bow and 2 ribbons, to left and right crescent facing upward; dotted border 9-15.Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 3,82 gr,
Van't Haaff 14.6.1-3, Alram 473;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara and row of pellets over crest; 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, long beard; necklace, earring; cuirass or tunic; on the left rim inside the beaded border (9-15 h) the Greek letters ΓPA, in right field anchor w/ 1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and pellet above;
rev.: Artemis, standing right, w/bow in extended left hand, the right hand reaching over the shoulder for arrow in quiver; circular Greek legend probably BACIΛEΩC ΦPAATEC;
ex: Jean Elsen, BEL.
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid-2nd cent. AD,AE dr., 3,15gr,
Van't Haaff 14.1.1-2A-C, Alram 474-476;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: head, facing, w/tiara, diadem and 2 ribbons right side, tiara has a pearl crest and 2 recents w/pellets to left and right of a dotted center line; in upper right field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/top and bottom crossbar; on rim of left field FRA; dotted border13 - 16h;
rev.: helmeted figure, right, w/bow in left outstretched hand, the right hand taking arrow from quiver in back; circular corrupted Greek legend, inside out, meaning King Phraates; dotted border 8 - 11h, 14 - 17h;
verdigris on both sides of coin;
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA. Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, late 1st - early 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 3,23gr, 14,4mm;
Van't Haaff 14.2.2-2Ac-e, Alram - ;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: head, facing, w/tiara; mustache, long beard; ears; in right field anchor w/top and bottom crossbar, crescent w/pellet above; dotted border 11 - 17h;
rev.: eagle standing, facing, but head turned left; dotted border 7 - 15h;
ex: Civitas Gallery, WI.
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Elymais SG 5898KINGDOM OF ELYMAIS
PHRAATES (SON OF ORODES I)
AE Drachm, ~150 A.D.
O: Phraates cuir. bust facing with long beard, wearing diad. tiara with ornamented with crescents and pellets, crescent and anchor to r..
R: ΠΡΑΑΤΗC ΒΑCΙΛΕVC, Artemis standing r., drawing from quiver and holding bow.
Sear 5898.
Ex Frank RobinsonSosius
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Elymais SG 5899KINGDOM OF ELYMAIS
PHRAATES (SON OF ORODES I)
AE Drachm, ~150 A.D.
O: Phraates cuir. bust l. with long beard, wearing diad. tiara with ornamented with crescent and pellet, crescent and anchor to r..
R: ΠΡΑΑΤΗC ΒΑCΙΛΕVC, Artemis standing r., drawing from quiver and holding bow.
Sear 5899. VF/F
Ex Frank RobinsonSosius
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Elymais SG 5902KINGDOM OF ELYMAIS
PHRAATES (SON OF ORODES I)
AE Drachm, ~150 A.D.
O: Phraates cuir. bust l. with long beard, wearing diad. tiara ornamented with anchor, pellet, crescent and anchor behind.
R: Field covered with dashes.
Sear 5902
Ex Frank RobinsonSosius
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Elymais SG 5905KINGDOM OF ELYMAIS
ORODES II (SON OF ORODES I, BROTHER OF PHRAATES)
AE Drachm, ~150–200 A.D.
O: Orodes II cuir. bust facing with long beard, wearing diad. tiara with crest ornamented with line of dots, crescent with pellet inside and anchor to r..
R: Field filled with dashes
Sear 5905. VF
Ex Frank RobinsonSosius
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Elymais, van't Haaff 14.2.1-2A, Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd Century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Eagle standing left, wings spread, #1Elymais, van't Haaff 14.2.1-2A, Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd Century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Eagle standing left, wings spread, #1
avers: Bust facing forward, wearing a tiara, to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar at the top, the border of dots.
reverse: Eagle standing left, wings spread, talons facing downward, the border of dots.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 13,5-15,0mm, weight: 3,69g, axes: 0h,
mint: , date: early-mid 2nd Century A.D., ref: van't Haaff 14.2.1-2A, De Morgan 37, 39, BMC plate XLI, 24, Sear GICV 5900, Alram ??,
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Elymais, van't Haaff 14.4.1-1A, Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd Century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Plain diadem of two bands, #1Elymais, van't Haaff 14.4.1-1A, Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd Century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Plain diadem of two bands, #1
avers: Bust facing forward, wearing a tiara with two pellets in crescents and dotted rim, two diadem bands below tiara, to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one or two crossbars at the top, the border of dots.
reverse: Plain diadem of two bands, pellet-in-crescents facing upward, the border of dots.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 14,0-15,0mm, weight: 3,07g, axes: 0h,
mint: , date: early-mid 2nd Century A.D., ref: van't Haaff 14.4.1-1A, De Morgan 40, BMC plate XLI, 26-27, Sear GICV 5901, Alram ??,
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Elymais, van't Haaff 14.6.1-3, Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.), AE-Drachm, BACIΛEΩC ΦPAATEC, Artemis, standing right,Elymais, van't Haaff 14.6.1-3, Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.), AE-Drachm, BACIΛEΩC ΦPAATEC, Artemis, standing right,
avers: Bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara and row of pellets over crest, 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon, mustache, long beard, necklace, earring, cuirass or tunic, on the left rim inside the beaded border (9-15 h) the Greek letters ΓPA, in right field anchor w/ 1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and pellet above,
reverse: Artemis, standing right, w/bow in extended left hand, the right hand reaching over the shoulder for an arrow in the quiver, circular Greek legend probably BACIΛEΩC ΦPAATEC,
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 14,0-14,5mm, weight: 2,74g, axes: 0h,
mint: Susa, date: early-mid 2nd century A.D., ref: van't Haaff 14.6.1-3, Alram 473,
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 14.1-1-2A var., Phraates, ArtemisKingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Æ Drachm
Obv.: bearded bust wearing tiara, anchor with one crossbar right, APΠ; left
Rev.: BACIΛ ΦΡATH.., Artemis radiate standing right, drawing arrow from quiver with right, bow in left
AE, 3.88g, 15.4mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff Type 14.1, Subtype 1-2A var. (legend details)shanxi
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 14.2-1-3a, Phraates, EagleKingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Early-Mid 2nd Cent AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust in Tiara with left & right Pellets in Crescent; 1 Crossbar
Rev.: Eagle with spread wings ;Talons foreward
Æ, 3.41 g, 15 mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff Type 14.2, Subtype 1-3a THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collection
shanxi
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 14.4-1-1Aa, Phraates, diadem Kingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Early-Mid 2nd Cent AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust in Tiara, pellet in crescent, anchor right
Rev.: Tied diadem with 2 Bands; 2 crescents with pellets
Æ, 3.10 g, 14x15 mm.
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 14.4, Subtype 1-1Aa THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collection
shanxi
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 14.4-1-3, Phraates, diadem Kingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Early-Mid 2nd Cent AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust Diadem with 1 Band; Anchor with 1 Crossbar
Rev.: Diadem with 1 Band. No pellets in Crescents
Æ, 2.99g, 13.4mm.
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 14.4, Subtype 1-3
Ex Van't Haaff Collectionshanxi
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 14.6-1-2, Phraates, ArtemisKingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Æ Drachm
Obv.: bearded bust left wearing tiara, anchor right
Rev.: BACIΛEVC ΠΡAATHC, Artemis radiate standing right, drawing arrow from quiver with right, bow in left
AE, 3.50g, 14.9mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff Type 14.6, Subtype 1-2shanxi
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 14.6-1-3, Phraates, Artemis Kingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Æ Drachm
Obv.: bearded bust left wearing tiara, anchor with one crossbar right
Rev.: BACIΛEVC ΠΡAATHC, Artemis standing right, drawing arrow from quiver with right, bow in left
AE, 3.55g, 13.2x15.1mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff Type 14.6, Subtype 1-3shanxi
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 14.7, Phraates, irregular dashesKingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Æ Drachm
Obv.: bearded bust left wearing tiara, pellet inside crescent above anchor with one crossbar right
Rev.: irregular dashes
AE, 3.48g, 13.9 x 16.2mm
Ref.: van´t Haaff, Type 14.7
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.7.2-1; De Morgan 36.2-3; BMC plate XLI, 17-21; Sear GICV 5902; Alram --
AE drachm, 3.48 g., 14.66 mm. max.
Obv: Small, narrow bust facing left, wearing tiara with pellet-in-crescent, diadem band below tiara; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
Rev: Dashes in regular, parallel or perpendiculat pattern, no border.Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.6.1-3; De Morgan 34-35; BMC plate XLI, 10; Sear GICV 5899; Alram 473
AE drachm, 3.86 g., 16.83 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing left, wearing tiara with pellet-in-crescent and dotted rim, diadem band below tiara; to left, Greek legend ΦPA; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
Rev: Artemis (not radiate) standing right, holding bow in one hand, plucking arrow from her quiver with other hand, Greek legend BACIΛEVC on the left (reading outside-in), ΠPAATHC (= Phraates) on the right (reading inside-outside), both retrograde.Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.1.1-1B; De Morgan 33; BMC plate XLI, 22; Sear GICV 5898; Alram 474-476
AE drachm, 3.85 g., 16.40 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing forward, wearing tiara with two pellets-in-crescent, diadem band below tiara; to left, Greek legend ΦPA; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with two crossbars at top; pellet border.
Rev: Artemis standing right, holding bow in one hand, plucking arrow from quiver with other hand, Greek legend ΦPAATHC (= Phraates) on the left, BACIΛEVC on the right (both reading outside-in).Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.4.1-1A; De Morgan 40; BMC plate XLI, 26-27; Sear GICV 5901; Alram --
AE drachm, 2.44 g., 14.46 mm. max., 90°
Obv: Bust facing forward, wearing tiara with two pellets in crescents and dotted rim, two diadem bands below tiara; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one or two crossbars at top; pellet border.
Rev: Plain diadem of two bands, pellet-in-crescents facing upward; pellet border.Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.2.1-2A; De Morgan 37, 39; BMC plate XLI, 24; Sear GICV 5900; Alram --
AE drachm, 2.56 g., 14.01 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing forward, wearing tiara; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
Rev: Eagle standing left, wings spread, talons facing downward; pellet border.
According to van't Haaff, the differentiating feature for Phraates' coins is the decoration of the tiara with one or two pellet-in-crescents. He notes that this feature is not always visible, and assigns to Phraates all coins with the eagle reverse type. He describes the bust in Type 14.2 as wearing tiara and dotted rim, one or two diadem bands below tiara with two pellet-in-crescents. None of these features are not visible on this coin, on which the bust appears to only be wearing a diadem.Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.5.1-1; De Morgan --; BMC plate XLI, 19; Sear GICV --; Alram --
AE drachm, 2.64 g., 14.80 mm. max., 270° (assuming crescents orient upward)
Obv: Bust facing forward, wearing tiara with two pellet-in-crescents, dotted rim and diadem band below; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
Rev: Crescents in regular pattern; no border.Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.1.1-1C var. (tiara); De Morgan 33; BMC plate XLI, 22; Sear GICV 5898; Alram 474-476
AE drachm, 3.64 g., 16.83 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing forward, wearing tiara with two large pellets-in-crescent but without the border of the tiara, diadem band below tiara; to left, Greek legend ΦPA; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with two crossbars at top; pellet border.
Rev: Artemis standing right, holding bow in one hand, plucking arrow from quiver with other hand, Greek legend BACIΛEVC on the left, ΠPAATHC (= Phraates) on the right (both reading inside-out).Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (late 1st century to early 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.1.1-2C; De Morgan 33; BMC plate XLI, 22; Sear GICV 5898; Alram 474-476
AE drachm, 3.59 g., 15.42 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing forward, wearing tiara with two pellets-in-crescent, diadem band below tiara; to left, Greek legend ΦPA; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
Rev: Artemis standing right, holding bow in one hand, plucking arrow from quiver with other hand, Greek legend BACIΛEVC on the left, ΠPAATHC (= Phraates) on the right (both retrograde, reading outside-in).Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (late 1st century to early 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.1.1-2A; De Morgan 33; BMC plate XLI, 22; Sear GICV 5898; Alram 474-476
AE drachm, 3.29 g., 14.64 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing forward, wearing tiara with two pellets-in-crescent, diadem band below tiara; to left, Greek legend ΦPA; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
Rev: Artemis standing right, holding bow in one hand, plucking arrow from quiver with other hand, Greek legend BACIΛEVC on the left, ΦPΔΔTHC (= Phraates) on the right (both reading inside-out).Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Phraates (late 1st century to early 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 14.7.2-2A; De Morgan 36.2-3; BMC plate XLI, 17-21; Sear GICV 5902; Alram --
AE drachm, 3.49 g., 15.96 mm. max.
Obv: Small, narrow bust facing left, wearing tiara with pellet-in-crescent, diadem band below tiara; to right, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
Rev: Dashes in parallel lines of V-shaped pattern, no border.Stkp
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Probably a contemporary regional counterfeit struck during the reign of Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd centuries A.D.), or later.van't Haaff --; De Morgan --; BMC --; Sear GICV --; Alram --
AE unit (denomination undetermined), 2.51 g., 12.59 mm. max., 0°
Obv.: Bust facing left, side whiskers as double row of dots.
Rev.: Plain diadem of two bands with fine lines, pellet border.
The obverse bust most closely resembles Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd centuries A.D.), van't Haaff 19.1.1-1A, whereas the reverse mirrors Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.), van't Haaff 14.4.1-2). Due to the decades between these rulers, the coin is probably not a mule. The coins of Phraates may have remained in circulation during the reign of Prince A, and beyond. The coin is probably a contemporary regional counterfeit inspired by the Phraates reverse. However, the diadem on the reverse is a reference to sky god Bel, and the possibility that the coin is an unrecorded official coin, issued by Prince A with the revived iconography of Phraates, cannot be excluded.
Attribution assistance courtesy of Pieter Anne van't Haaff (thanks to Robert L3), and Robert L3.Stkp
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Gordian III (238-244 AD) with Abgar X Phraates, Edessa, MesopotamiaRoman Provincial Edessa, Mesopotamia, Gordian III (238-244 AD) with Abgar X Phraates, AE24 apx
Obverse: AVTOK K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CЄ, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; star to right.
Reverse: Rev: ABΓAPOC BACIΛЄVC, Draped bust of Abgar right, wearing tiara; star to left.
Reference: BMC Arabia 144, SNG Copenhagen 225
Ex: pending - dealer photo
Gil-galad
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Gordian III (238-244 AD) with Abgar X Phraates, Edessa, Mesopotamia, AE24Roman Provincial, Edessa, Mesopotamia, Gordian III (238-244 AD) with Abgar X Phraates, AE24
Obverse: AΥTOK K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CƐ, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; star to right.
Reverse: Rev: ABΓAPOC BACIΛƐΥC, Draped bust of Abgar right, wearing tiara; star to left.
Reference: BMC Arabia 144, SNG Copenhagen 225
Gil-galad
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Mesopotamia, Edessa, Gordian III, BMC 159Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 19, 5.46g, 19.31mm, 330°
struck AD 242-244
obv. AVTOK K M ANT GORDIANOC CEB
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. ABGAROC - BACILEVC
bearded bust of Aelius Septimius Abgar XI. Phraates, draped and wearing Parthian tiara, diademed, r.
ref. BMC 159; SNG Copenhagen 227
about VF, dark green patina with sandy encrustations
Abgar was king of the kingdom of Osrhoene at the Upper Euphrat in Mesopotamia, situated between the Roman and the Parthian empire. The inhabitants, the Orrhoei, were relatives of the Nabataeans. Their capital city was Edessa. This name has been given to the city by Seleukos I Nikator referring to the capital of Makedonia. Jochen
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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian IIIMESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian right; star before / Crowned and draped bust of Abgar right; star behind. BMC 144.ecoli
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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian IIIMESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian right; star before / Crowned and draped bust of Abgar right; star behind. BMC 144.ecoli
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Mesopotamia, Edessa. Gordian III AE32Obv: AYTOK M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC CEB, Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulde.
Rev: AVTOK ΓOΡΔIANOC ABΓAΡOC BACIΛEVC, Gordian receiving Abgar. Gordian on left, togate, seated right on chair on dais, holding sceptre; Abgar X Phraates standing left, bearded, wearing tiara, kandys and trousers, holding Nike, left hand on hilt of short sword.ancientone
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MUSA, Parthia: Phraatakes and Musa, 2 BC to $ ADBI tdr., 12,56gr, 28,1mm; Sellwood 58.1var.(month), Shore 323, Sunrise 403var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad 4 layer diadem and ribbon; at the ribbon end year date BIT(?)=1 AD; short hair in 2 waves, mustache, medium-long tapered beard; wart; earring, multiple necklace; cuirass w/collar adorned by a suite of opposing dashes; traces of goddess in the right and left upper field; legend: BACI ΛEΩ C BACI ΛEΩ N only partially visible; dotted border 8 to 10:30h;
rev.: female head, right, w/tiara and double diadem below, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; the tiara consists of 5 large pearls in a row, above a row of 8 smaller pearls and above them another row of medium-sized pearls - the remainder of the tiara is off the flan; earrings and a pearl necklace, multiple necklace below, 2 more strings of pearls across the breast, the shoulders are covered by a folded robe; between the diadem ribbons and the neck the letters ΔAI=ΔAIΣIOY (May); legend: Θ EAC O(YPANIAC MOYCHC) BACI
Λ ICHC; dotted border 5 to 10h; very dark patina;
ex: The New York Sale XXXIV (2014)
The Italian slave girl Musa came to Parthia as part of a peace deal between the Emperor Augustus and King Phraates IV in 20 BC. She bore him a son, Phraatakes, and soon rose in his favor from concubine to queen. To rid herself of competition she persuaded the king to send his other sons to Rome for safety. In 2 BC she and her son poisoned Phraates IV, and Phraatakes became king. Much to the shock of the Romans and Greeks, she proceded to marry her son and became co-ruler but the blissful arrangement lasted only six years. The disgusted Parthian nobility deposed the couple in 4 AD. Phraatakes escaped to Syria were he died soon after. Musa was never heard of again.
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Orodes II, AE DrachmOrodes II, Early-mid 2nd Century A.D., AE Drachm
Obv: Bearded bust facing, wearing a diadem tiara with two dotted crescents on it. Pellet and crescent above an anchor, with one cross bar, to the right.
Rev: Dashes
Weight: 3.7 grams
van't Haaff 13.3.2-2AHoward Cole
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Orodes II, AE DrachmOrodes II, Early-mid 2nd Century A.D., AE Drachm
Obv: Bearded bust facing, wearing a diadem tiara. Pellet and crescent above an anchor, with one bar, to the right.
Rev: Full-faced bust of Belos with horns on forehead. Circular legend around.
Weight: 3.5 grams
Die axis 12 o'clock
van't Haaff 13.2.1-2B
de Morgan 44
Sear GIC 5904
Alram 478
BMC 28 261 7ffHoward Cole
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Parthia -- Phraates IV. 38-2 BCAR tdr., 15,22gr, 30,2mm; Sellwood 54.6, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem, knot and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 6 perpendicular spirals, mustache, short pointed beard; wart on side of forehead; multi-turn torque w/sea-horse finial; cuirass w/ star on shoulder; dotted border 9 to 16h;
rev.: king,l eft, on throne holding staff in his left hand, w/winged goddess on his outstretched right arm offering diadem; year ΠC (33 BC) between the legs of the throne ; 7-line legend: BACIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN APΣAKOY EYEPΓETOY ΔIKAIOY (the bottom line to be read rom the inside), EΠIΦΛNOYC (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNO(C); exergual line; below bottom line in exergue YΠEP (YΠEPBEPETAIOY = September);Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BCAR tdr., 14,19gr, 28mm; Sellwood 51.28(?)., Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem, knot and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, medium-long pointed beard; wart on forehead; multi-turn torque; cuirass;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess offering palm branch in outstretched right hand while holding cornucopia in left arm; 7-line legend: BACIΛEΩ(C) BACIΛEΩN APΣAKO(V off flan) EYEPΓEToY ΔIKAIOY (the bottom line to be read from the inside), EΠIΦΛNOYC (ΦIΛ off flan)EΛΛHNO(C off flan); exergual line; below bottom line in exergue the month XAN (Xandikou)and the year ZΠ(C) (287 Sel.= 26 BC);
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BCAR tdr., 14,79gr, 30,9mm; Sellwood 52.4, Shore 273, Sunrise 391var. (date);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, medium-long beard squared at the end; wart on side of forehead; multi-turn torque; cuirass w/ eagle on shoulder and star on chest; dotted border 8:30 to 15h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing helmeted goddess offering diadem in outstretched right hand while holding lance in left arm; dot between throne legs; 8-line legend: (B)AΣIΛC(ΩΣ) BAΣIΛCΩ(N) APΣAKOY CVCPΓCTV ΔIKAIOV (the bottom line to be read rom the inside), (C)ΠIΦΛNOYΣ (ΦIΛ off flan)CΛΛHNOΣ ; below bottom line in exergue the year HΠΣ (25 BC) and the month ΠANHMO(V) (June);Schatz
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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.museumguy
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR21; 2.5 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhaga; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with medium-length pointed beard, wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem; eagle behind head holding wreath. Reverse: Beardless archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram; Greek legend (Type II) but somewhat illegible. References: Sellwood #52.13; Shore #281.museumguy
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 3.95 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Diademed and draped bust left; medium pointed beard with upturned mustache, necklet, wart on forehead, five rows of hair; behind, eagle standing left placing wreath on head; diadem with three ribbons. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; below, monogram; seven line botched legend. References: Sellwood #52.12; Shore #280.museumguy
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR17; 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bust of Phraates IV left with medium-length pointed beard, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklet and diadem, hair in five rows, eagle with wreath in beak behind head. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right holding bow - seven lines of text surrounding ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN - ΑΡΣΑKΟΥ - ΕΥΕPΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC / ΦΙΕΛΛΗΝΟY (King of Kings Arsaces, God-like, the Just, the Noble, Friend of the Greeks). Symbol of Ecbatana under bow. References: Sellwood #52.10; Shore #278.
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; 2.94 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bust of Phraates IV left with medium-length pointed beard, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklet and diadem, hair in five rows, eagle with wreath behind head. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right holding bow - seven lines of text surrounding ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN - ΑΡΣΑKΟΥ - ΕΥΕPΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC / ΦΙΕΛΛΗΝΟY (King of Kings Arsaces, God-like, the Just, the Noble, Friend of the Greeks). Symbol of Ecbatana under bow. References: Sellwood #52.10; Shore #276.museumguy
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.4 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bare-headed bust of king left, w/ broad 3-layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, pointed beard; necklace (not evident on this coins); wart on forehead; in right upper field eagle offering diadem; a very Eastern looking portrait from Ecbatana. Reverse: Archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; 6-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / - ΑΡΣΑKΟΥ - ΕΥΕPΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC / ΦΙΕΛΛΗΝΟY (King of Kings Arsaces, God-like, the Just, the Noble, Friend of the Greeks).
References: Sellwood 52.10; Shore #277?.museumguy
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Parthia -- Phraates II., 132 - 127 BCAR tdr., 16,22gr, 30,06mm; Sellwood 17.1var., Shore --, Sunrise 268;
Mint: Seleukia; axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, right, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short hair, longer in neck, short beard; small earring, no necklace visible;
rev.: male bearded deity, left, on throne, on outstretched right arm winged goddess offering diadem, in left arm cornucopia w/grapes off the top; 4-line legend in 2+2 format: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY NIKHΦOPOY; below exergual line composite monogram, in left field outside legend second composite monogram.Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraates III., 70 - 57 BC, or Dareios of Media Atropatene, ca. 70 BCAR tdr., 13,09gr., 29,15mm;
Sellw. 36.2, Shore 149var. (Phraates III), Sunrise 317 (Phraates III);
mint: Seleukia, axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot, and 2 ribbons; med.-long hair in 4 rows of curls, mustache, short curly beard;
multi-turn torque w/flattened end, cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 4 - 13h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in extended hand, monogr. BA above bow, exergual line; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKOV ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ EVEPΓETOV EΠIΦANOVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ;
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Parthia -- Phraates IV, 38 - 2 BCAR tdr., 15,29gr, 30mm; Sellwood 51 type, Shore 269, Sunrise 388;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; wart on temple; multi-turn torque w/sea-horse finial; dotted border 10 to 14:30h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess offering palm branch in outstretched right hand while holding cornucopia in left arm; dot under throne seat, crescent above goddess; 7-line legend: BACIΛ(EΩC off flan) BACIΛEΩN (APCAKOV off flan) EYEPΓET(OY off flan) (ΔI off flan)KAIOY (the bottom line to be read rom the inside), EΠIΦΛNOYC ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC; exergual line; month in exergue illegible, between throne legs the year AΠC (281 Sel.= 32 BC).Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BCAR tdr., 14,1gr, 30mm; Sellwood 50.2var., Shore 268var., Sunrise 387;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem, loop and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 6 perpendicular spirals, mustache, short beard in 3 rows of curls; multi-turn torque w/sea-horse finial; cuirass w/star on shoulder and griffin or bird on chest; dotted border 7:30 to 12h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess offering diadem in outstretched right hand while holding cornucopia in left arm; 7-line legend: BACIΛEΩ(C off flan) BACIΛEΩN APCAKOV EYEPΓEToV ΔIXΔIOV (the bottom line to be read rom the inside), EΠIΦΛNOYC (Φ off flan)IΛEΛΛHNOC; exergual line; below bottom line the month ΓOPΠ (Gorpiaios), between throne legs the year EoC (275 Sel.= 36/35 BC);
ex: New York Sale XXXIV (Baldwin’s) ex: David Sellwood CollectionSchatz
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BCAR tdr., 14,14gr, 26.7mm; Sellwood 51.1-6., Shore 270., Sunrise 388;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ 3-layer broad diadem and ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, short beard; wart on temple; multi-turn torque w/sea-horse finial; cuirass w/star on shoulder; dotted border 9 to 14h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess offering palm branch in outstretched right hand while holding cornucopia in left arm; dot under throne seat; 7-line legend: BACIΛEΩΣ BACIΛEΩN APΣAK(OY off flan) EYEPΓETO(Y off flan) ΔIKAIOY (mostly off flan, the bottom line to be read rom the inside), EΠIΦΛNOY(Σ) ΦIΛEΛΛHN(OΣ last letters of both left lines off flan); exergual line; between throne legs the year HoC (278 Sel.= 35 BC);Schatz
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