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Elymais -- Orodes II., early to mid 2nd cent. AD17 viewsAE dr., 4,17gr (!), 15,73mm;
mint: Susa, axis: -;
Alram: 478var., Van't Haaff: 13.3.2-2Ab;
obv.: bust, facing, w/tiara and diadem, pellets on crest of tiara, pellets on front piece; mustache, long, parted beard; ears; in upper right field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/1 topper; dotted border 17-11h;
rev.: field of vertical slashes.Schatz
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Parthia -- Bagasis, 126 BC17 viewsAR tdr., 15,26gr., 29,4mm;
Sellw. 18.1, Shore - , Sunrise 273 (Artabanos II.);
mint: Seleukia, axis : 12h;
bare-headed bust, right, w/diadem, knot, and 4 ribbons; short hair longer in the neck, the neck portion framed by a braid, mustache, long beard; no jewelry visible; reel and pellet border 9 - 17h;
rev.: Demeter, seated on throne supported by winged Tritoness, holding cornucopia in left arm and receiving wreath from diminutive Nike on her outstretched right arm; 2-line legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ (right) APΣAKOV (left); exergual line;Schatz
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Parthia -- Unknown Ruler, 80 - 70 BC17 viewsAR tdr., 15,85gr, 29,5mm; Sellwood 30.7, Shore 130 (Orodes I.), Sunrise 313 (Arsakes XVI.);
mint; Seleukia, axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 broad ribbons; hair medium long in 4 waves; mustache w/turned-up ends, short beard; torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, w/bow in right hand; above bow a monogram consisting of K in a circle; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKOV (Θ)EOΠATOPOΣ EVERΓETOV EΠIΦANOVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNOΣ; exergual line.Schatz
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Parthia -- Orodes II., 57 - 38 BC17 viewsBI tdr., 13,92 gr, mm; Sellwood 45.6, Shore 209, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, possibly no facial hair; multi-turn torque ending in something other than pellet; ear ring; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 8 to 16h;
rev.: king on throne, left, extending right arm to receive hand of kneeling Tyche; symbol between heads; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩ(Σ) BAΣIΛEΩN APΣAKOY (blurred) EVEPΓETOV ΔIKAIOV EΠIΦANOVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ in exergue: ΠA = Panimou;
ex: the David Sellwood Collection, Baldwin's Auction 90; A SELLWOOD PLATE COIN (David Sellwood, The Coinage of Parthia, second edition, 1980 and first edition, 1971). Also in: Parthia.com.Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC17 viewsAR 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 BC17 viewsAR 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 BC17 viewsAR 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 IV., 38 - 2 BC17 viewsAR tdr., 14,99gr, 28,28mm;
Sellw. 51.30, Shore 271/2var. (date), Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: ϛΠΣ = 26BC, month ΠΑΑΝ = June;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in four waves, short trimmed beard, mustache; royal wart on forehead; torque w/horse finial; cuirass; dotted border 10-15h;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne, facing goddess extending palm branch in left hand; eight-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ EVEPΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ, and reversed: ΠΑΑΝ, EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΗΝΟΣ
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC17 viewsAR tdr., 13,76gr, 29,3mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 13h, date: ΕΠΣ = 27BC, month May;
Sellw. 55.6 (Tiridates), Shore 308 (Tiridates), Sunrise 398;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/wide diadem and three ribbons; medium-lomb hair in four waves, mustache, medium-long shaped beard; necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ ornamental border; dotted border 8 - 14:30h;
rev.: king, left, on throne w/staff or lance in left hand, holding on his outstretched right hand goddess offering tied diadem; between throne legs year ΕΠΣ, in exergue month Π ΔA(I)Σ(IOY); eight-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ(Σ)ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟ(Y) ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ (tobe read from the inside) ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝ(ΟΣ).
ex: David Sellwood CollectionSchatz
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., (Tiridates ?) 38 - 2 BC17 viewsAR tdr., 12,22gr, 28,21mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h; date: no year, month ΟΛΩΙΟΥ = July;
Sellw. 55.12-14, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem; medium-long hair in three waves, short pointed beard, mustache; three-turn torque,; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border and shoulder; dotted border 11-16:30; flan blemishes on diadem, cheek, throat, and chest; rough overall surface;
rev: king, left, seated on throne, facing goddess in long robe with palm branch in right hand, the left holding a cornucopia; eight-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΟΛΩΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Φ)ΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣSchatz
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 AD17 viewsBI tdr., 12.31gr; 26,74mm; Sellw. 56.2 or 4, Shore 312/13, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/4-strand diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, temple lock, mustache, med.-long tapered beard; segmented necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess, left, w/diadem in outstretched right hand and conucopia in left arm; between the heads the year IT (= 2/3 AD); exergual line; 6 lines of legend visible: BΛCIΛC(ΩC) BΛCIΛCΩ(N) (ΛPCΛKOY) CYCIΓCT(OY) ΔIKAIOV (to be read from the inside), month off flan, (C)ΠIΦΛNOVC (ΦI)ΛCΛΛHNO(C);
ex: Baldwin’s Auction 96 (09/15), multiple coin lot (ex David Sellwood Collection).Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 AD17 viewsAR tdr, 14,23g, 27,26mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: AIT = 1 BC, month: ΑVΔΥΝΑΙΟΥ (December);
Sellw. 57.2, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and three ribbons; medium-long hair in three rows of curls; bared ear, temple lock, mustache, medium-long tapered beard squared at bottom; four-turn torque, earring; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; in upper left goddess w/diadem right field goddess off flan; no royal wart;
rev.: king, right, on throne, w/bow in outstretched hand; below bow vertically AIT; exergual line; seven lines of legend visible: (BACIΛΕΩC) BACIΛΕ(ΩN) (AP)CAK(OY) (EY)EPΓET(OY) ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ (to be read from inside) AVANAIO(Y) (EΠΙ)ΦΑΝΟΥC (ΦΙΛ)ΕΛΛΗΝΟC;
ex: Baldwin's Auction 96, multiple coin lot (ex: David Sellwood Collection)Schatz
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Elymais -- Orodes II., 2nd cent. AD,17 viewsAE tdr, 15,1gr, 27,54mm;
Van't Haaff 13.3.1-3A, Alram 477;
mint: Susa, axis 12h;
obv.: facing bust, w/tiara, diadem, and ribbons, row of hooks across tiara, left and right of center circles or crescents; mustache, long fan-like beard; earrings, pearl necklace; in right field anchor w/2 top and 1 bottom bar, above crescent and star; on left rim in Parthian script "King Orodes"; dotted border 13-16h;
rev.: field of vertical dashes.Schatz
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Parthia -- Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC16 viewsAR tdr., 15,64gr, 30,5mm; Sellwood 24.3var. (no palm branch), Shore 66, Sunrise --;
mint: Seleukia, axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short cap-like hair, mustache, medium long beard, earring, multi-turn torque w/double pellet finial; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓALOY APΣAKOY EΠΦANOY(Σ); below exergual line: TV.Schatz
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Parthia -- Unknown Ruler, 80 - 70 BC16 viewsAR tdr., 14,23gr, 30.37mm; Sellwood 30.5, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; tunic; dotted border 7 - 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in extended right hand, below arm the letters AΠO, above bow monogram over the letters AΠO; exergual line; 7-line legend visible: BAΣIΛEΩΣ) MEΓAAOY APΣAKOY EYEP(ΓETOY) (month illegible) EΠIΦΛNOYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNO(Σ);
ex: David Sellwood Collection, also in : Parthia.com, Unknown King II, and in: Parthia.fr, Les Différents Types.Schatz
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Parthia -- Orodes I., 90 - 77 BC (Sellwood) or Mithradates III., 87 - 80 BC (Assar)16 viewsAR tdr., 16,03gr, 28,8mm; Sellwood 31.2var., Shore 121var., Sunrise 307var. (Mithradates III, 87-80 BC);
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara (3 rows of pellets, 7-pointed star as side decoration, long ear flap) and diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, short beard; earring, torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; the 7-point star is a variation;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; below bow A-like symbol; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛCΩΣ MEΓAΛoV APΣAKoV AVToKPAToPoΣ ΦIΛoΠAToPoΣ EΠIΦANoVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNoΣ; exergual line;
ex: CNG 75; also in: Parthia.com, Orodes I, and in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types.Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraates IV, 38 - 2 BC16 viewsAR 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 BC16 viewsAR tdr., 14,92gr, 27,7mm;mint: Seleukia, axis: 12:30h; date: ΕΠΣ = 27 BC, no month;
Sellw. 55.4-6 (Tiridates), Shore 307-9 (Tiridates), Sunrise 397var. (Uncertain usurper, Tiridates ?);
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot, and four ribbons; medium-long hair in four waves, medium-long shaped beard, mustache; three-turn torque; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne, w/lance or long sceptre in left hand and goddess holding diadem in right hand; date ΕΠΣ between throne legs; seven-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ;
ex: The David Sellwood Collection.Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 AD16 viewsAR tdr., 14,34g, 28,91mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: AIT = 1 BC, month off flan;
Sellw. 57type, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w, diadem and three ribbons; medium-long hair in three waves, medium-long shaped beard, mustache; torque; royal wart; in upper left field goddess, goddess in upper right field half off flan; dotted border 8 -12:30h;
rev.: archer, right, seated on throne, head and torso slid to the right (broken die?); next to lower leg double year AIT, exergual line; six-line legend: BACIΛEΩ(C) BACIΛEΩN APCAK(OY) EVERΓET(OY) ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥC (ΦΙ)ΛΕΛNOC, month and seventh line off flan.Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 AD16 viewsAR tdr., 13,33g, 28,7mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12:30h, date: AIT = 1 BC, month off flan;
Sellw. 57type, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad diadem and three ribbons; medium-long hair in three waves, medium-long shaped beard, mustache; torque; tunic/cuirass; in upper left and right fields goddess;
rev.: double archer (overstrike?), right, w/bow, year AIT = 1 BC below bow; seven-line legend: (B)ACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩN APCAK(OY) EVERΓET(OY) (Δ)IKAI(OY) (E)ΠIΦANOV(C) (ΦI)ΛΕΛΗΝ(OC).Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. AD;15 viewsAE 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. AD15 viewsAE 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 -- Prince B, 3rd cent. AD15 viewsAE dr., 2,99gr, 15,3mm;
mint: ? , axis: 13h;
Alram: - , Van't Haaff: 20.1.1-1Ab;
obv.: bust, left, w/diadem, knot, and loop; large top hair tuft, large tuft in back of neck, mustache, finge like beard; in upper right field crescent/pellet, below anchor w/1 top and 1 bottom bar;
rev.: Athena, facing, holding spear in right hand, shield in left hand; long flowing garment w/2 bulges around waist.
Some corrosion. Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraates II., 132 - 127 BC15 viewsAR tdr., 16,07gr, 29mm; Sellwood 17.1, Shore --, Sunrise 267;
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; reel -and-pellet border 16:30 to 14h;
rev.: male bearded deity, left, on throne, holding cornucopia in left arm, Nike (?) w/wreath on right extended arm; 4-line legend in 2+2 format: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY NIKHΦOPOY; 2 composite monograms in exergue. Schatz
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Parthia -- Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC15 viewsAR tdr., 15,9gr, 20,1mm; Sellwood 24.4, Shore 67, Sunrise 284;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 broad ribbons, short cap-like hair, mustache, medium long beard; earring, multi-turn torque; cuirass; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY EΠiΦANOYΣ palm branch in right field, below exergual line: TV.
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Parthia -- Unknown Ruler, 80 - 70 BC15 viewsAR tdr., 15,67gr, 30,7mm; Sellwood 30.2, Shore --, Sunrise 311 (Arsakes XVI., 78/77-62/61 BC); mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, short beard in vertical curls; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 7 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; composite monogram above bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNOΣ; exergual line;
ex: David Sellwood CollectionSchatz
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Parthia -- Mithradates IV., 57-54 (Assar), or Orodes I., 90-77 BC (Sellwood)15 viewsBI tdr., 15,02gr, mm; Sellwood 44.1, Shore - , Sunrise 355 (Mithradates IV);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 7 to 15h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; 5-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN (M)EΓAΛOV APΣAKOV KAI KTIΣT(OV); exergual line; KTIΣTOΣ meaning: founder - S. 44.1 is the only coin using this epithet (to my knowledge);
ex: the David Sellwood Collection. A SELLWOOD PLATE COIN (David Sellwood, The Coinage of Parthia, second edition, 1980).Schatz
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Parthia -- Orodes II., 57 - 38 BC15 viewsAR tdr., 15,29gr., 29,26mm;
Sellw. 46.4, Shore --, Sunrise --, PDC 41932;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad diadem and 3 ribbons; hair in 5 med.-long corkscrew curls, mustache, short beard; multiple turn torque w/sea horse finial; studded tunic or cuirass w/star emblem on left chest; dotted border 10:30 to 16h; obv. portrait (imho) strongly resembles those of S. 45 tdrs;
rev.: king seated right on throne, facing standing Tyche w/palm wand in extended right hand and conucopia in left arm; 8-line legend forming square around the pair: BAΣIΛEΩ(Σ) BAΣIΛEΩ(N) APΣAKOY EVEPΓETOY ΔIKAIOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ, bottom line ΞAN(ΔIKOY).
ex: Nisa CollectionSchatz
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC15 viewsAR 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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Parthia -- Artabanos III, 80-90 AD (or Arabanos V),15 viewsAR dr., 3,82gr, 20,2mm;
Sellw. 74.7, Shore 404, Sunrise 442;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/4-strand diadem; long straight beard cut off by flan, mustache; earring, triple necklace; dotted border 8-14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne w/bow in 1 hand, below monogr. A; 7-line legend of which 5 are visible, of corrupted Greek letters.Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases VI., 208 - 228 AD15 viewsBI tdr., 12,32gr; 25,44mm; Sellw. 88.3, 4 or 7, Shore 451, Sunrise 458var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, loop, and 3 ribbons, tiara has extra long ear flap and horn on the side; mustache, long tapered beard; earring, 2-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic border w/fishbone pattern; in right field a large B, dotted border 14 to 16h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, faced by goddess in long robe; between the heads the year AKΦ (209/210); partial left line EΠIΦ(ANOVC), exergual line;
nice dark tone;
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Elymais -- Orodes III., 2nd cent.AD,14 viewsAE dr., 3,34gr, 14,97mm;
mint: Susa, axis: 10:30;
Alram -, Van't Haaff 16.3.2-1A ff.;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, knot and ribbon, anchor on side of tiara; mustache, long full beard; earring, necklace; left shoulder visible; in upper right field crescent and pellet, below 1 bar anchor; dotted border 8 - 13, 14 - 16h;
rev.: anchor w/1 bottom bar in upper right quadrant in field of vertical slashes.
Attractive verdigris patina (genuine?).Schatz
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Elymais -- Phraates , early to mid 2nd cent. AD14 viewsAE 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 -- Orodes IV. and Artemis, 2nd half of 2nd cent. AD14 viewsAE dr., 3,08gr, 14,44mm;
mint: Susa, axis: 12:30h;
Alram: - , Van't Haaff: 17.2.1-1;
obv.: facing bust w/diadem; top hair and side hair in round bunches, mustache, beard consisting of 6 dots in 2 rows; necklace; left shoulder pronounced, perhaps suggesting sideways turned torso; dotted border 3-10h;
rev.: female bust (Artemis), left, w/helmet(?) covering crown of head, 2 ribbons, ; necklace; tunic or armor, collar represented by dots; in right field 1 bar anchor.
Very dark tone w/some sand deposits.Schatz
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Parthia -- Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC14 viewsAR tdr., 16,28gr, 29.9mm; Sellwood 24.3, Shore 66, Sunrise --;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 11:30
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 broad ribbons; short cap-like hair, mustache, medium-long trimmed beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY EΠIΦANOYΣ in right field, palm branch;
older type, not from the latest hoard;
ex: David Sellwood Collection (New York Sale XXXIV, Baldwin's).Schatz
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 AD14 viewsBI tdr., 14,05gr, 28,9mm; Sellwood 57 type, Shore 314var.(month), Sunrise 401 type;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad 4 layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, long tapered beard rounded at the end; wart; earring, multiple necklace; tunic/cuirass w/collar adorned by a suite of dashes; goddess in the right and left upper field; dotted border 9 to 13h;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne w/bow in right hand, the year AIT (= 1 BC); 7-line legend: (BACIΛEΩΣ) BACIΛ(EΩN) (APΣAKOY) EVEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY OCITP (E)ΠIΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHNOC; exergual line.
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. AD13 viewsAE 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. AD13 viewsAE 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 -- Orodes III., 2nd cent. AD12 viewsAE dr., 3,51gr, 16,22mm;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
Alram: - , Van't Haaff: 16.3.2-1Aa;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and diadem, knot, and ribbon, tiara w/1 bar anchor on side, pellets on crest; mustache, long tapered beard; earring, necklace; in right upper field crescent w/pellet, below 1 top bar anchor; dotted border 7-13h;
rev.: centered anchor w/1 top and 1 bottom bar in field of vertical slashes.
"Desert sand" patina.
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD10 viewsAR tdr., 9,08gr, 27,45mm; Sellwood 75.5, Shore -, Sunrise -, Sinisi Type II, p. 86;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/facing torso; 4-layer diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, short chin beard and sideburns(?); 3-layer necklace; tunic w/ornamental border; in upper right field Δ; dotted border 11 to 16h;
rev.: king, left, on horseback, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand behind her male figure w/untied diadem(?); only 4 letters of top 2 lines of legend readable: IΛ and IΛ; year between the heads ΔΦT (82/83 AD), month in exergue unreadable;
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Parthia -- Vologases I., 51 - 54/55 AD (first reign)9 viewsBI tdr., 14,66gr; 27,55mm; Sellw. 68.2 , Shore 370var., Sunrise 419; Sinisi type I/1(1a), p.56ff.
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: August 50 AD;
obv.: bare-headed, head turned to the left, w/ diadem of 2 broad strands and 3 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of curls, mustache, short beard; 3-layer necklace w/ central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 11 to 16;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess; between the heads the year BXT= 51 AD; exergual line; 8 lines of legend: BACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) (AP)CAK(OY) EYEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from inside) (Γ)OPΠI(AIOY) EΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNO(C);
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Parthia -- Vologases I, 51-54/55 AD (first reign)9 viewsBI tdr., 14,66gr; 27,55mm; Sellw. 68.2 , Shore 370var., Sunrise 419; Sinisi type I/1(1a), p.56ff.
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: August 50 AD;
obv.: bare-headed, head turned to the left, w/ diadem of 2 broad strands and 3 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of curls, mustache, short beard; 3-layer necklace w/ central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 11 to 16;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess; between the heads the year BXT= 51 AD; exergual line; 8 lines of legend: BACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) (AP)CAK(OY) EYEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from inside) (Γ)OPΠI(AIOY) EΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNO(C);
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD9 viewsSellw. 77.1 (type), Shore --, Sunrise 435;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: AD 92/3 (Sel. 404);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons, tiara has hooks along pearl-studded crest and a horn or turned-up ear flap as well as eight-point star on the side; mustache, short beard, temple lock and 4 neck curls; ear ring, double necklace; tunic/cuirass; letter A in right field; dotted border 10 to 15h;
rev.: king, left, w/short sword, seated on throne receiving wreath or diadem from facing Tyche; between the heads ΔY = 404 Sel.; exergual line; 6 partially visible lines of legend surrounding figures: (BA)CIΛE(ΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APCAK(OY)
ΠAKOP(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHN(OC).
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Parthia -- Vologases V., 191 - 208 AD9 viewsBI tdr., 11,46gr; 22,2mm; Sellw. 87.2-9, Shore 442-47var., Sunrise 457var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΔΦ (192 AD);
obv.: head, left, w/4-strand diadem and 3 ribbons; hair in a bun of concentric curls over the ear, mustache, long triangular beard ; earring, 2-layer necklace w/central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ΔΦ; exergual line; partial letters around the edge; small deposits of copper on obv. and rev.
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Parthia -- Vardanes I, 40 - 45 AD8 viewsAR tdr., 14,04gr, 25,67mm; Sellwood 64.21, Shore 350, Sunrise 413;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, wart on temple, mustache, short pointed beard; 3-turn necklace; cuirass w/star, A, and a large E on its side on chest; dotted border 13 to 17:30h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving palm branch in extended hand; year ENT (43 AD); exergual line; 8-line legend: BACIΛ(E(ΩC) BACIΛE(ΩN) (APCAKOY) (EVEPΓETOY) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside)AΠEΛΛIO(Y)) EΠI(Φ)ΛNOYC (Φ)IΛEΛΛHNO(C) ; date: November 43;
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Parthia -- Vardanes I, 40 - 45 AD8 viewsAR tdr, 13,89gr, 27,35mm
Sellw.64.21, Shore 350,
mint: Seleukeia, date ENT (=63 AD), no month;
Obv.: bare headed, left, w/diadem and t3 double loops on top and on1 behind; medium long hair in 4 waves, short mustache and beard; royal wart; 3-strand necklace; cuirass/robe, star and E on shoulder; dotted border 10-17h, large flan chip @8h;
rev.: king, right, seated on throne., on left, facing goddess w/palm branch in extended right hand, cornucopia in left; 7-line legend visible: ΒACIƛEΩΣ BACIƛEΩN … EVEPΓET.. ΔIKAION E IɸAN… IƛEƛƛH…. The date ENT between the heads, month off flan; dark discoloration in upper center.Schatz
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Parthia -- Gotarzes II., 40 - 51 AD8 viewsAR tdr., 14,12gr, 27,15mm; Sellwood 65.9, Shore 358, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of circular curls, lock on temple (in stead of wart?), mustache, long beard; 4-turn necklace; cuirass/tunic; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving diadem; year HNT (46 AD) between the heads; exergual line; 6-lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACI(ΛEΩN) (APCAKOY) (EV)EPΓET(OY) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside) AVANA (?) EΠIΦΛNOY(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHNO(C) ;
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Gotarzes II., 40 - 51 AD8 viewsAR tdr., 14,24gr, 27,67mm; Sellwood 65.20, Shore 361, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of circular curls, lock on temple (in stead of wart?), mustache, long beard; 4-turn necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ star on chest;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving diadem; year XT (49 AD) between the heads; exergual line; 6-lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (BA)CIΛEΩ(N) (A)PCAKO(Y) EVEPΓETO(Y) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside) APTEMIC(IOY) EΠIΦΛNO(YC) (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC) ; date: March/April 49 AD;
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Parthia -- Vardanes II., 55 - 58 AD8 viewsAR tdr., 14,48gr, 26,68mm; Sellwood 69 type, Shore 382, Sunrise 420var. (year); Sinisi, Sylloge, p. 80, II.3.2.1 and 2;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, and loop; medium-long hair in 4 waves, bangs, mustache, short beard; wart on forehead; multi-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental border; dotted border 9 - 13;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess offering diadem in outstretched right hand while holding staff/sceptre in left arm; between head year Ϛ(Stigma)ΞT ( 366 = 54/5 AD); 6 lines of legend visible: (BAΣIΛEΩΣ) (B)AΣIΛ(EΩN) (APΣAKOV off flan) (EV)EPΓ(ETOV) ΔIKAIOV (the bottom line to be read from the inside), EΠIΦΛNO(VΣ) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHN(OΣ); exergual line;
this coin is also shown in Parthia.com, 'Vardanes II. Tetradrachms Dated 366' (http://www.parthia.com/vardanes2_366.htm).
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Parthia -- Vologases II., 76/77 - 79 AD8 viewsAR tdr., 14,49gr, 28,6mm;
Sellw. 72.1-2 (type), Shore --, Sunrise 427;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 13h, date: AD 77/78 Sel. 389 (ΘΠT);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and a broad 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons, tiara crest has 4 single hooks and 1 double hook at peak; 1 temple lock and 4 neck curls, med.-long beard , mustache; earring, triple necklace; tunic/cuirass; in right field letter A; dotted border 14 to 21:30h;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne, receiving diadem from Tyche’s right hand, scepter in her left hand; exergual line; between the 2 heads year ΘΠT = 389 Sel., no month; 4 partial lines of legend form square around figures: (B)ACIΛ(EΩC) (Ω)ΛAΓA(CEC) (Δ)IKAIOY EΠIΦANO(YC).
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD8 viewsAR tdr., 14,13gr, 26,5mm; Sellwood 73.2., Shore 394, Sunrise 430 (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD), Sinisi Type Ia, p. 84;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem, 2 loops and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, beardless; 3-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental border; in upper right field A; dotted border 12:30 to 17:30h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand; dagger on the left side(?); 4 lines of legend readable: ΔIKAIO(V) (A)PTE(MIΣIOV) EΠIΦANO(VC) (ΦIΛE)ΛΛHN(OC); exergual line; between the heads the year ΘΠT (= 77/78 AD)Schatz
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Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD8 viewsBI tdr, 14,13gr, 26,52mm;
Sellw. 73.2var., Shore 394, Sinisi II. 1.3.3.a. type Ia;
mint: Seleukia, date: Θ∏T (=77/78 AD), no month;
obv.: bare headed, left, w/diadem, 2 loops, and 2 wide ribbons; beardless, medium-long hair in 4 waves; 3-layer necklace; robe w/ornate border; dotted border 12:30 - 17:30h; surface cracks on face, chipping @8:30h, scratches in right field next to letter A;
rev: king, right, on throne, facing goddess in long robe presenting wreath/diadem in right hand; Θ∏T between heads; 3 lines of standard legend visible: … … … … ΔIKAI(OY) E∏IΦAN(OYΣ) (ΦIƛ)EƛƛHN(OΣ); name of ∏AKOPOΣ on left side off flan, month in exergue off flan.Schatz
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD8 viewsAR tdr., 14,29gr, 25,84mm; Sellwood 76.1, Shore -, Sunrise 433 (Pakoros I, 78 - 120 AD); Sinisi, Type III, p. 87;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, torso facing, w/broad diadem and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, mustache, short beard; lock on temple; 4 layer necklace w/pendant(?); cuirass/tunic w/ornamental herringbone border; dagger on left side ?; dotted border 7:30 to 11:30;
rev.: king, right, on throne, dagger on his left(?), facing goddess offering diadem in right hand while holding staff/sceptre in left arm; between head year ΔY (= 92/93 AD); 6 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACIΛEΩ(N) APCAK(OY) ΠAKOPO(Y) ΔIKAIOY ΠANH(MOY)? EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHN(OΣ); exergual line;
a Sinisi (Sylloge Nummorum Parthicorum) plate coin, #1175A, plate 62;
also in: Parthia.com, Pakoros II., type 76; and in: Parthika.fr, Les Différentes Types.
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Parthia -- Artabanos III., 80 - 90 AD8 viewsAR tdr., 11,57gr, 27,22mm; Sellwood 74.2-5, Shore -, Sunrise 441 (Artabanos V, 79/80-ca. 85 AD); Sinisi Type I, p. 104;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, 4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, med.-long beard gently rounded off; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic w/ornamental fishbone border; dotted border 14 to 16h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering untied diadem in right hand; dagger on left side(?); 4 lines of legend visible: BACIΛE(ΩN) ΔIK(ΛIOV) EΠIΦΛNO(VC) (Φ)ΛIEΛΛHN(OC); year between the heads BΦT (80/81 AD), exergual line;
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Parthia -- Vologases III., 105 - 147 AD8 viewsBI tdr., 13,6gr; 28mm; Sellw. 79.14, Shore -, Sunrise 447;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: EΛY (123/124 AD);
obv.: head, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; tiara w/row of dots and 4 single and 1 double upright hooks on crest; 1 lock of hair on temple, 2+2 curls below loop, mustache, short beard in 2 rows of curls; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 7 to 9h and 13 to 16h; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe, holding staff/sceptre; between the heads the year EΛY; exergual line; 5 lines of legend legible: (B)ACIΛE(ΩN) OΛAΓA(COY) ΔIKAIO(Y) EΠIΦANO(YC), name of month off flan.Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD8 viewsBI tdr., 12,75gr; 26mm; Sellw. 84.120, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: Φ, month Artemisios (April 188 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/ornamental horn on the side and long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year Φ; exergual line; parts of 4 lines of legend visible: (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) (O)ΛAΓ(ACOV) (AP)TEM(ICIOV) (E)ΠI+A(NOVC).
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Parthia -- Vardanes I., 40 - 45 AD7 views
AR tdr., 14,56gr, 27,77mm; Sellwood 64.7, Shore -, Sunrise 413 -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, wart on temple, mustache, short pointed beard; 3-turn necklace; cuirass w/star, A, and a large E on its side on chest; dotted border 8 to 11:30h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving palm branch in extended hand; year ΓNT (41 AD); exergual line; 8-line legend: BACIΛE(ΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APC(AKOY) EVEPΓETO)Y) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from the inside) ΠANHM(OY) (E)ΠIΦΛNOY(C) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNOC ; date: June 41;
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Parthia -- Vardanes II. 55 - 58 AD7 viewsAR tdr., 14,53gr, 26,04mm; Sellwood 69 type, Shore 382var.(year), Sunrise 420var. (year); Sinisi, Sylloge, p. 80, II.3.2.1and 2;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, bangs, mustache, short beard; wart on forehead; 3 layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental border;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess offering diadem in outstretched right hand while holding staff/sceptre in left arm; between head year ZΞT ( 367 = 55/56 AD); 4 lines of legend visible: (BAΣIΛEΩΣ) (BAΣIΛEΩN) (APΣAKOY) all off flan, (EV)EPΓE)TOY) ΔIKAIOY (the bottom line to be read rom the inside), EΠIΦΛNO(YΣ) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHN(OΣ); exergual line;Schatz
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD7 viewsAR tdr., 14,43gr, 27,91mm; Sellwood 73.2-5, Shore 394, Sunrise 430var. (Pakoros I, 78-120AD), Sinisi Type Ib, p. 84;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem, 2 loops and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, beardless; 3-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental border; in upper right field B; dotted border 8 to 13:30h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand; dagger on the left side(?); 6 lines of legend readable: BACIΛEΩ(C) BACIΛEΩ(N) APC(AKOY) ΠAKO(POV) EΠIΦAN(OVC) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛH(NOC); exergual line; between the heads the year ΘΠT (= 77/78 AD);
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD7 viewsAR tdr., 14,41gr, 28,3mm; Sellwood 73.7 or 8, Shore 394var., Sunrise 430var. (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD), Sinisi Type I var., p. 84;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, beardless; 3-layer necklace; in upper right field Γ; dotted border 8 to 16h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand; dagger on the left side(?); 4 lines of legend readable: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) (APCAKOY) (Π)AK(OPOV) EΠIΦANO(VC) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHN(OC); exergual line; between the heads the year ΦT (78 AD);
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD7 viewsAR tdr., 13,44gr, 25,8mm; Sellwood 75.4, Shore -, Sunrise -, Sinisi Type II, p. 86;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/facing torso; 4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, beardless; 3-layer necklace; tunic w/ornamental border; in upper right field Δ;
rev.: king, left, on horseback, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand behind her male figure w/untied diadem(?); 1 line of legend readable: (BACIΛEΩC) (BACIΛEΩN) (APCAKOY) ΠΛKO(POV) (EΠIΦANOVC) (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC); exergual line; year between the heads and month in exergue unreadable;
Sinisi plate coin # 1114, p. 60;Schatz
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD7 viewsAR tdr., 13,36gr, 27,7mm; Sellwood 77 type, Shore -, Sunrise -; Sinisi, Type IVc, p. 88;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-layer diadem, loop, and 1 broad ribbon; 6 hooks, 1 double hook and 1 row of dots (pearls?) on crest of tiara, medium-long hair in 2 waves of triple curls, mustache, short beard; lock on temple; earring, 4 layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental herringbone border; dotted border 7 to 11h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, dagger on his left(?), facing goddess offering diadem in right hand while holding staff/sceptre in left arm; between head year ΔY (= 92/93 AD); 7 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APCAK(OY) ΠAKOPO(Y) (Δ)IKAIOY EΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛ(HNOC); exergual line;
ex: The David Sellwood Collection.Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191AD7 viewsBI tdr., 14,04gr; 27,11mm; Sellw. 84.13var., Shore 427, Sunrise 451var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΔΞY (151/152 AD) ;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 4 ribbons; tiara w/row of dots on crest and horn on the side; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layers of necklace visible; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; dotted border 13 to 16h; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe w/staff or sceptre; between the heads the year ΔΞY; exergual line; 4 lines of legend visible: BACIΛEΩ(N) (AP)CA(KOY) OΛAΓAC(OY) (E)ΠIΦANO(YC).
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Parthia -- Gotarzes II, 45 - 51 AD6 viewsAR tdr., 14,47gr, 27,2mm; Sellwood 65.25-27, Shore 362, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of circular curls, lock on temple (in stead of wart?), mustache, long beard; 4-turn necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ star on chest; dotted border 5 - 7h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia (and rather prominent breasts) and receiving diadem; year AXT (50/51 AD) between the heads; exergual line; 5-lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (BACIΛEΩN) (AP)CA(KOY) (E)YEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside) month ?? EΠIΦΛN(OYC) (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC); Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases I., 51-78 AD6 viewsBI tdr., 14,66gr; 27,55mm; Sellw. 68.2 , Shore 370var., Sunrise 419; Sinisi type I/1(1a), p.56ff.
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: August 50 AD;
obv.: bare-headed, head turned to the left, w/ diadem of 2 broad strands and 3 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of curls, mustache, short beard; 3-layer necklace w/ central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 11 to 16;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess; between the heads the year BXT= 51 AD; exergual line; 8 lines of legend: BACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) (AP)CAK(OY) EYEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from inside) (Γ)OPΠI(AIOY) EΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNO(C);
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Parthia -- Vologases I., 51-78 AD6 viewsAR tdr, 14,22gr, 27,07mm
Sellw. 68.10-11, Shore 370var.
Mint: Seleukia, date EΣT (=53/54 AD), no month;
Obv.: bare headed, head turned to the left, w/diadem, medium long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; 3-strand necklace w/center medallion; robe w/ornate border; dotted border 8-11:30;
Rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess in long robe extending wreath in tight hand; 7-line standard legend, month in emerge off flan, EΣT between heads; toned flan. Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases I., 59-78 (second reign)6 viewsBI tdr., 14,06gr; 26,87mm;
Sellw. 68.7 , Shore 371var., Sunrise -; Sinisi type II/2(1b), p.58,59;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: 65/66AD (month illegible);
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short pointed beard; 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving palm branch from facing goddess; between the heads the year ZOT; exergual line; 5 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) BACI(ΛEΩN) (APCAKOY) (EY)EPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY (illegible) EΠIΦANOYC (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNOC;
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 AD6 viewsAR tdr., 8,94gr, 26,8mm; Sellwood 73.10, Shore 394var., Sunrise 430var. (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD), Sinisi Type I d, p. 84;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, beardless; 3-layer necklace; in upper right field E; dotted border 8 to 13h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand; dagger on the left side(?); 4 lines of legend readable: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACIΛE(ΩN) (APCAKOY) (Π)AKOP(OV) EΠIΦANOV(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛH(NOC); exergual line; between the heads the year AΦT (79 AD);
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Parthia -- Vologases III., 105 - 147 AD6 viewsBI tdr., 10,55gr; 26.7mm; Sellw. 79.4, Shore 407, Sunrise 446;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΓΛY, month ΠEPITEIOY (Jan. 122 AD) ;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 hook-like loop and 2 broad ribbons; tiara w/row of dots and 4 single and 1 double upright hooks on crest; 1 lock of hair on temple, 2+2 curls below loop, mustache, short beard in 2 rows of curls; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; dotted border 12 to 17h; in right field a large Δ;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ΓΛY; exergual line; 7 lines of legend legible: (B)ACI(ΛEΩC) BACIΛE(ΩN) OΛAΓAC(OY) ΔIKAIOY ΠEPITEI(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (Φ)IΛEΛΛHN(OC).
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Parthia -- Vologases VI., 208 - 228 AD6 viewsBI tdr., 7,41gr; 25,04mm; Sellw. 88.3, 4 or 7, Shore 451, Sunrise 458var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, loop, and 3 ribbons, tiara has extra long ear flap; mustache, long tapered beard composed of dashes, lock on forehead; earring, 2-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic; in right field a large B, partial dotted border 13 to 14h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, faced by goddess in long robe; between the heads the year AKΦ (209/210); partial left line EΠIΦ(ANOVC).Schatz
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Parthia -- Vardanes II., 55 - 58 AD5 viewsBI tdr., 12,78gr; 28,4mm; Sellw. 69.12 , Shore 383, Sunrise 420, Sinisi, Sylloge, p. 80-82, II.131&2, a) Type I;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: 57/58 AD (month June);
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, bangs, mustache, short beard; wart on temple; 4-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess holding staff/sceptre; between the heads the year ΘΞΓ; exergual line; 7 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) BACIΛE(ΩN) (AP)CAK(OY) EYEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY (to be read from the inside), ΠANIM(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHNO(C);
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Parthia -- Vardanes II., 55 - 58 AD5 viewsBI tdr., 14,25gr, 27,1mm;
Sellw. 69.10-12, Shore 383var.;
Mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: ΘΣT (=57/58 AD), no month;
Obv.: bare headed, left, w/diadem, loop and 2 ribbons; medium long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; royal wart; 3-layer necklace; robe w/ornate border; dotted border 11:30 - 12h; scratches in left field;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess in long robe, extending her right hand w/wreath/diadem; 5 lines of standard legend visible: (BACIƛEΩΣ) BACIƛEΩ(N) APCA(KOY) EYEPΓE(TOY)
ΔIKAIO(Y) E∏IɸA(NOYΣ) (ɸIƛEƛƛHNOΣ); ΘΣT; cleaned coin w/grainy surfaces.Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD5 viewsBI (silver wash)tdr., 7.68gr; 25,16mm; Sellw. 84.124-26, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: BΦ (189/90 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/ornamental horn on the side and long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year BΦ; exergual line; parts of 3 lines of legend visible: (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) OΛA(ΓACOV) (E)ΠI+(ANOVC).Schatz
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Parthia -- Artabanos III., 80 - 90 AD4 viewsAR tdr., 13,48gr, 26,6mm; Sellwood 74.3, Shore -, Sunrise 441 (Artabanos V, 79/80-ca.85) AD); Sinisi Type I, p.104
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: November (?) 80 AD
obv.: bare-headed, left, 4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, med.-long beard gently rounded off; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic w/ornamental fishbone border;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering untied diadem in right hand; dagger on left side(?); 6 lines of legend visible: (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) (APTA)BAN(OY) ΔIKΛIOY (A)ΠE (ΛAIOY?) EΠIΦΛNOYC (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC); year between the heads BΦT (80/81 AD); exergual line;
In F. Sinisi, SNP, plate coin, cf. Plate 50, Artabanos III Type I/1(1), #844A.Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases III., 105 - 147 AD4 viewsBI tdr., 11,85gr; 25,5mm; Sellw. 79.4var., Shore 406, Sunrise 445;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΓΛY (121/122 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 hook-like loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/row of dots and 4 single and 1 double upright hooks on crest; 1 lock of hair on temple, 2+2 curls below loop, mustache, short beard in 2 rows of curls; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; in right field a large Γ dotted border 11 to 14h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess w/turret crown (and beard?), long robe, holding staff/sceptre; between the heads the year ΓΛY; exergual line; 3 lines of legend legible: BACIA(EΩC) ΔIKAIO(Y) EΠIΦANOY(C), month and king’s name off flan; deep brown patina.
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD3 viewsBI (silver wash) tdr., 9,05gr; 25mm; Sellw. 84.125, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: BΦ, month ΔYΣTPOΣ (Febr. 190 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/ornamental horn on the side and long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year BΦ; exergual line; parts of 1 line of legend in exergue readable: VCT.Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases V., 191 - 208 AD3 viewsBI tdr., 13,13gr; 24,66mm; Sellw. 87.10-11, Shore 442, Sunrise 457;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: EΦ (193/94 AD);
obv.: head, left, w/multi-strand diadem, loop, and 4 ribbons; curly hair on top, side hair in a bun of concentric curls over the ear, mustache, long triangular beard ; earring, 2-layer necklace w/central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year EΦ; exergual line; partial letters around the edge.
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Parthia -- Vologases V., 191 - 208 AD3 viewsBI tdr., 7,49gr; 22,94mm; Sellw. 87 type, Shore 442 type, Sunrise 457 type;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/2-strand diadem, loop, and 4 ribbons; curly hair on top, side hair in a bun of concentric curls over the ear, mustache, long triangular beard ; earring, 2-layer necklace w/central medallion;
rev.: king, left, on throne, faced by goddess in long robe; between the heads illegible year;
the beakiest nose in my collection; rather degenerated die cutting craftsmanship.
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191AD2 viewsBI tdr., 13,88gr; 28,06mm; Sellw. 84.13var., Shore 427, Sunrise 451var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΔΞY, month AΠEΛΛAIOΣ ( Nov. 151 AD) ;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; tiara w/row of dots on crest and horn on the side; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard w/squared-off tip; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border, E and crescent on shoulder; dotted border 13 to 15h; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ΔΞY; exergual line; 5 lines of legend visible: BACIΛEΩ(N) OΛAΓACO(Y) AΠEΛΛ(AIOY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦIΛEΛΛHN(OC).
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191AD2 viewsBI tdr., 13,21gr., 28,4mm;
Sellw. 84.13, Shore 427, Sunrise --;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, complete set of hooks on crest and very long, backward bent ear flap, horn on side; temple lock, mustache, long beard clipped at end; 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons; triple necklace w/center beads, earring; cuirass; B in right field; dotted border 8-11,13-16h;
rev: king on throne, left, receiving diadem from facing goddess; year ΔΞΥ (152 AD) between heads, month AΠΕΛΑΙ(ΟΥ)(Nov.) under exergual line. 5 of 7-line legend visible: BACIΛ(EΩΣ) BACIΛ(EΩN) (APCAKOY) (OLA)ΓACO(Y) ΔIKAI(OY) EΠIΦANOYC (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC); test cut in center.
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Parthia -- Vologases IV.,147 - 1912 viewsBI tdr. (silver wash?), 12,41gr; 24,73mm; Sellw. 84.57-60., Shore , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΘΠ?;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and broad diadem, 1 loop and 1 broad ribbon; tiara w/long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard w/squared-off tip; earring, necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ΘΠ?; exergual line; 1 line of legend visible: EΠI+Λ(NOVC). Schatz
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147-191 AD2 viewsBI tdr., 13,88gr; 24,74mm; Sellw. 84.48, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: EΠY, month ΔIOΣ(Oct. 173 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 4 ribbons; tiara w/long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year EΠY; exergual line; parts of 4 lines of legend visible: BACI(ΛEΩN) ΔI(OV) IYEPΓE(TOV) (E)ΠI+A(NOVC);
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AR2 viewsBI tdr., 13,83gr; 25,62mm; Sellw. 84.49, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ζΠY, month ΔIOΣ (Oct. 174 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border, on shoulder Ε and crescent; in right field a large B; border 12-16h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ζΠY; exergual line; parts of 5 lines of legend visible: (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) (OΛ)AΓA(COV) ΔIOV (Δ)IKA(IOV) EΠI+A(NOVC).
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Parthia -- Vologases VI., 208 - 228 AD2 viewsBI tdr., 12,34gr; 25,04mm; Sellw. 88.3, 4 or 7, Shore 451, Sunrise 458var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, loop, and 3 ribbons, tiara has extra long ear flapand horn on the side; mustache, long tapered beard, hair lock on forehead; earring, 2-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic; in right field a large B, dotted border 13 to 17:30h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, faced by goddess in long robe; between the heads the year AKΦ (209/210); partial left line EΠ(IΦANOVC).Schatz
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