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Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC46 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: Baldwin’s Auction 96 (09/15), #3113 (ex: David Sellwood Collection), also in : Parthia.com, Unknown King II, and in: Parthia.fr, Les Différents Types.Schatz
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Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 AD46 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;
ex: Baldwin’s Auction 90 (09/14) (The David Sellwood Collection)
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Phraatakes and Musa, 2-4 AD46 viewsBI dr., 3,68gr, 19,02mm; Sellwood 58.12, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Susa?; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem and 3 ribbons; med.-long hair in 4 waves, med.- long tapered beard, mustache; in upper right and left fields goddess w/extended arm;
rev.: female head, left, w/turret crown, knot, and diadem w/2 ribbons; long side hair swirled up in a bun over the ear; legends in left and upper right fields: (BΛ)CIΛIC-HC ΘEA(C) MO(VCΛC)
Almost black toning w/small silver areas visible;
ex: Baldwin’s Auction 96 (0/9/15), The David Sellwood Collection, multiple coin lot;
a Sellwood (1980) plate coin, # 58.12.
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Artabanos IV., 216 - 224 AD46 viewsAR dr., 3,65gr, 20mm; Sellwood 89.1, Shore 464, Sunrise 461 (Artabanos VI., 212-224/7);
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 2-layer diadem, double loop, 2 ribbons, and 1 neck flap; over the crest of the tiara a row of 18 pellets on stalks, 4 pellets on stalks on the side, ear flap w/4 pellets; mustache, med.-long forked beard; large eye, molded cheek; double necklace; in upper right field abbreviation of the king’s name in Aramaic/Pahlavi >ｙ; dotted border 7 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one extended hand and monogram Ā w/dot between the legs below bow; archer has legs crossed; throne seat as ⊼; peculiar vertical line behind throne (upholstered back?); 5 entirely or partially visible lines of legend, the top line in Aramaic/Pahlavi, the other 4 in ‘Greek’;
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.Schatz
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Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC46 viewsAE dichalkous, 2,02 gr., 15,95mm;
Sellw. 28.11, Shore 108 (this coin);
mint: Ekbatana, axis 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara and ribbons, long ear flap and star on side; mustache, long beard, cuirass; dotted border 9 - 16h;
rev.: Nike walking, right, w/wreath and palm branch in extended hands, framed by 5-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY EΠIΦANOY;
ex: CNG 90, #30,
CNG 36, #108
Shore plate coin: Fred B. Shore, Parthian Coins & History, Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., 1993, p. 95.
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Sanabares, 125 AD ?46 viewsAEdr., 3,41gr., 15,89mm;
Sellw. 93.1, Shore -, Koch 8, 49, 50;
mint: Margiane, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, ribbon, and triangular bow; long billowing hair in 3 waves, top comb like, medium-long beard, handlebar mustache, cheek hair; 3-layer necklace; large almond shaped eye; dotted border 11 - 15:30h; at 10h probably trace of crescent and star;
rev.: well-shaped archer, right, on seat, w/bow in left hand, mint mark Π below, random lettering around rim;
ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Elymais -- Orodes III., 2nd cent. AD46 viewsAE 13, 3,08gr.,
Van’t Haaff 16.2.1-2A;
mint; Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara, row of pellets as crest, 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, med.-long beard; necklace; tunic/cuirass; in right field anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent above; dotted border 8 - 13h;
rev.: bust of Belos w/necklace, left; garment held by fibula; in right field cornucopia; complete dotted border;
verdigris patina on obv. and rev.Schatz
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Sogdiana (Samarkand), Unknown Ruler, 4.-5. cent. AD46 viewsAR scyphate obol, 0,36gr., 9,72mm;
MACW 350var.;
obv.: bare-headed, left; retrograde 6 and 5 crescent shaped lines for hair, beardless; in bottom and left field possibly traces of inscription;
rev.: headless, heavily stylized archer, facing, w/bow and arrow in left hand, right arm resting on tunic belt, short sword on left side (?);
ex: Xinjiang Coins (Silk Road).
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Mithradates I., 165-132 BC,45 viewsAR dr., 4,25gr, 18,5mm; Sellwood 10.1, Shore 13, Sunrise --;
mint: uncertain, axis: 12h;
obv.: beardless bust, left, in bashlyk w/chin straps and neck guard, diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; 4 forelocks; earring, necklace;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 3-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY; exergual line.
ex: H. Hass, GermanySchatz
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Phraates II., 138-127 BC, 45 viewsAR tdr., 16,22gr, 30,06mm; Sellwood 17.1var., Shore --, Sunrise 268;
Mint: Seleukia; axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, 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;
ex: The New York Sale (Baldwin's).Schatz
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Gotarzes I. 95 - 87 BC or Sinatrukes 93 - 70 BC;45 viewsAR dr., 4,11gr, Sellwood 33.4, Shore 112-115, Sunrise 302 (Sinatrukes);
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (3rows of pellets, stags on crest, horn as side decoration, long ear flaps) and diadem w/2 ribbons; mustache, long beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 10 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; 5-line legend (Sellwood type ii): BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKOV ΘEOΠATOPOV NIKATOPOΣ; exergual line;
ex: B. Murphy.Schatz
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Orodes I. 90 - 77 BC45 viewsAR dr., 4,16gr, 20,5mm; Sellwood 31.6, Shore 124var., Sunrise --;
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (3 rows of pellets, eight-point star as side decoration, long ear flaps) and diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, short beard; earring(s?), multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 11 to 16;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; seven-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoV APΣAKoV AVToKPAToPoΣ ΦIΛoΠAToPoΣ ΦIλoΠAToPoΣ EΠIΦANoVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNoΣ; exergual line;
ex: T. CederlindSchatz
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Orodes I. 90 - 77 BC45 viewsAR tdr., 16,16gr, 29,4mm; Sellwood 31.1, Shore --, Sunrise 306 (Mithradates III, 87-80 BC);
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (3rows of pellets, 6-point star as side decoration, long ear flaps) and diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, medium-long beard; earring, torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border almost complete;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; 7-line legend: BΛCIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY ΛPΣΛKoY ΛYToKPΛTo(PoC) ΦIΛoΠΛToPoC EΠIΦΛNoYC ΦIΛEΛΛΗNoC; exergual line;
ex: New York Sale XXXIV (Baldwin's), David Sellwood Collection; also in: Parthia.com, Orodes I; Michael Mitchiner, ACW, p. 112, #531, Orodes I., plate coin.
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Unknown King, 80-70 BC45 viewsAR dr., 4,02gr, 20,4mm; Sellwood 30.15, Shore 136 (Orodes I. 90-77 BC), Sunrise --;
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard in 2 rows of curls; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial and griffin finial; cuirass w/heavy studs; dotted border 7 to 15h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; 5-line legend: BΛΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓΛΛoV AIΞΛKoV ΘEoΠΛToPoΣ EVEPΓETo(V); exergual line;
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.Schatz
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Mithradates III., 57 - 54 BC45 viewsAR dr., 3,97gr, 19,5mm; Sellwood 40 type, Shore --, Sunrise --;
mint: Court at Mithradatkart, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 3 ribbons joined at the ends; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, short beard; segmented necklace; cuirass; dotted border 11:30 to 16:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow and a second monogram resembling the letter Φ above the bow; 7-line legend: BΛΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓΛΛoY ΛPΣΛKoY EΠIΦΛNoY ΛOI retrogradeNΛIoY (perhaps for: ΔIKAIOY) ΘEoYE(Y)ΠΛToRoΣ KAIΦIΛEΛΛHNoΣ
in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types, as Sellw. 40.4var.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC45 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);
ex: Triton VII auction (CNG), ex: Superior, June 1982 (Miguel Muñoz collection).
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC45 viewsAR dr., 3,63gr, 18,35mm; Sellwood 52.22, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Susa; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad 4-layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long shaped beard; wart on forehead; segmented necklace w/center medallion; in the right upper field eagle on line offering diadem; dotted border 11 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow, monogram H behind head; 6-line legend visible; OACIΛEΛC OACIΛE(ΛN) (E)VEIΓETOV ΔIKΛIOV (the 2 bottom lines to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANOYC (Φ)IΛEΛΛHNOC;
ex: Indus Valley Coins, UK.Schatz
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Artabanos II., 10 - 38 AD45 viewsAR dr., 3,46gr, 22,9mm; Sellwood 63.6, Shore 345, Sunrise 412 (Artabanos IV.);
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; medium-long, almost straight hair, mustache, long square-cut beard; earring, 3-turn necklace; tunic/cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 9:30 - 13:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in vise-like outstretched hand; below bow monogram; 7-line legend: BΛCIΛEΩ(C) BΛCIΛEΩN ΛPCΛ(KOV) EVEPΓPETO(V) ΔIXAIOV (E)ΠIΦΛNOYC (ΦIΛE)ΛΛXOC, plus one extra line, (E)ΠIΦΛNOYC, on the left side - possibly a remnant of a previous strike;
ex: Intercollecteur, FRA; ex: J. Elsen, Vente 66, 2001, # 374.
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Mithradates IV., 140 AD45 viewsAR dr., 3,79gr, 18,57mm; Sellwood 82.1var., Shore 425var. , Sunrise 450var. (Mithradates V.);
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem and 2 ribbons; long pointed triangular beard, mustache; hair in 3 waves; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 8 to 15h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram below; below the right thigh + (representing leg and foot?); throne back has 4 cross bars, seat ( - ); 5 lines of legend visible: Aramaic/Pahlavi for Mithradates King (⧠)ΛIIΛͰΛH ΛIIΛN⧠ ΛIXΛI⧠ (to be read from the inside) +ΛN⧠V;
ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Artabanos IV., 216 - 224 AD45 viewsAR dr., 3,62gr, 19,59mm; Sellwood 89.3, Shore 465, Sunrise - ;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 2-layer diadem, double loop and 2 ribbons; over the crest of the tiara a row of 18 pellets on stalks, 4 pellets on stalks on the side, ear flap w/4 pellets; mustache, med.-long forked beard; large eye, molded cheek; double necklace; in upper right field abbreviation of the king’s name in Aramaic/Pahlavi >ｙ; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one extended hand and monogram X w/top bar below bow; archer has both legs; throne seat as ⊼; peculiar curved vertical line behind throne (upholstered back ?); 5 entirely or partially visible lines of legend, the top line in Aramaic/Pahlavi, the other 4 in ‘Greek’;
ex: CNG Triton VII (01/04), #509.Schatz
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Vologases II., 77 - 80 AD45 views
AR dr., 3,53gr, 20.9mm; Sellwood 72.9, Shore 389 (this coin), Sunrise -; Sinisi II.1.4.a, # 1321, (Vologases I), pp. 112, 113;
mint: Ekbatana (?); axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/ tiara, broad 4-layer diadem, double loop and 3 ribbons, on the crest of the tiara a row of 6 hooks and 1 central double hook, diadem w/1 side hook (horn?), side lock (hook) on temple, mustache, medium-long straight pointed beard rounded on the sides; earring, 3-layer necklace; in upper right field the 3 Aramaic letters for mwl; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; 4 lines of legend readable: OΛIIΛ invertedE(ΛC) OΛIIΛ inverted E Λ(Ͷ) ΠOIXVHOΛO XIVIVVHX;
the style deviates completely from the two former coins, the metal is not silver, it has a distinct bronze sheen. Sinisi lists it under ‘Uncertain Coins and Forgeries’. This coin may be a contemporary imitation;
in: Fred B. Shore, Parthian Coins and History, CNG 1993, p. 150, # 389.
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Mithradates I., 165-132 BC,44 viewsAR dr., 3,99gr, 20,3mm; Sellwood 10.9, Shore --, Sunrise 255;
mint: uncertain, axis:12h;
obv.: beardless bust, left, in bashlyk w/chin straps, diadem w/2 ribbons; fringe of hair on forehead; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 3-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY; in left field symbol Θ in right field composite monogram;
in: Parthika.fr, Les Différentes Types;
ex: Busso Peus Auction 386/387.
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca. 70 BC44 viewsAR 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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Vologases I., 59 - 78 AD (second reign)44 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;
ex: Roman Coins, UK.
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Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD44 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);
ex: J. Elsen Vente 67, # 311.
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Osroes II., 190 AD44 viewsAR dr., 3,28gr, 18,25mm; Sellwood -, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, 4-strand diadem, 2 loops, and 4 ribbons; crest and side of tiara decorated w/linked pellets on stalks; long ear flaps; long pointed beard of vertical lines, mustache; earring, 2-layer necklace; dotted border 7 to 14h;
rev.: archer, left, on throne, w/bow in extended hand, below mint monogram A w/top bar; throne back w/3 cross bars; top line off flan, 3 discernible lines of ‘Greek’ legend;
ex: Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 17 (12/09) #47 (A. Lynn Collection),
ex: Superior NYCINC Auction (12/98) #1129,
cf. B. Peus Auction 388 # 705, same dies, different flan.
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Elymais -- Orodes III., 2nd cent. AD44 viewsAE 13, 4,05gr,
Van’t Haaff 16.1.1-1, Alram 469 (Orodes I.);
mint; Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara, row of pellets as crest, 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, med.-long beard; very large eye; earring, necklace; in right field anchor w/1 upper crossbar, crescent and pellet above; dotted border 7 - 13h;
rev.: radiate bust of Artemis wearing kalathos, right; corrupted Greek lettering around rim; dotted border 11:30 - 15:30h;
almost black patina;
Civitas Galleries, WI.Schatz
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Elymais -- Orodes III., 2nd cent. AD44 viewsAE 21, 3,87gr., 20,72mm;
Van’t Haaff 16.3.2-1A;
mint; Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara, row of pellets as crest, 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, beard; tunic/cuirass; in right field anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and pellet above; dotted border 13 - 19h;
rev.: upright anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower crossbar in field of vertical dashes;
verdigris patina on obv. and rev.
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Elymais -- Prince B, 3rd cent. AD44 viewsAE12, 2,41gr, 12,12mm;
Van’t Haaff 20.1.1.-1A, Alram - ;
mint; Susa/, axis: 13h;
obv.: bust, left, w/large 2-strand diadem and 2 loops; top hair tied to a mushroom like bunch, 2 floating ribbons, another large rolled up bun in the back of the neck, mustache, med.-long, fringe like beard; necklace (?); collar of tunic/cuirass and shoulder pad; dotted border 6 - 8:30h;
rev.: Athena, right, w/lance in right hand, left hand resting on shield; 2-part garment w/front flaps; dotted border 13 - 19h;
ex: J. Elsen, BEL.Schatz
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Unknown Ruler, 80 - 70 BC44 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;Schatz
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Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 AD44 views
AR 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;
in: Fabrizio Sinisi, Sylloge Nummorum Parthicorum, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, p. 60, # 1114.Schatz
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Mithradates II., ca. 121 -91 BC44 viewsAR tdr., 15,77gr, 32mm;
mint: Seleukia, date: 120/19-109 BC, axis: 13h;
Sellw. 24 type, Shore 68var., Sunr. 283;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot, and 2 broad ribbons; short, cap like hair, mustache, long wavy beard; earring, torque w/finial (leaf?); cuirass; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; exergual line; 4-line framing legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY EΠIΦANOYΣ; palm frond in right field; below bottom line monogram (a mixture of A, P, and T);
in: Syllogue Nummorum Parthicorum, Vol. 2, Mithradates II.,
Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna 2020, p. 369, plate 4, Nr. 37A.
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Phraates II., 138-127 BC, 43 viewsAR dr., 3,84gr, 18,2mm; Sellwood 16.3, Shore 43, Sunrise 270;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and ribbon; short hair long in the neck, short curly beard, earring, 3-layer necklace (?); dotted border 8 to 14h, in right field letter A;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY (Θ)EoΠAToPo(Σ); exergual line;
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Mithradates II., 121-91 BC 43 viewsfourrée dr., 3,29g; Sellwood 24.9 type, Shore 69 type;
mint: ??, axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and ribbons; short cap-like hair, mustache, medium-long beard; earring, torque w/pellett finial; cuirass; dotted border 8 to 12;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend beginning on left and forming square: (BA)ΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦAN...;
contemporary official forgery?
ex: H. Hass, Germany. Schatz
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Phraates II., 138 - 127 BC,43 viewsAR dr., 3,97gr, 18,5mm; Sellwood 16.12, Shore 52, Sunrise --;
mint: Apamea-Rhagai ?, axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and 1 broad ribbon; short helmet like hair long in the neck, short beard consisting of 2 rows of curls, another row down the cheek; earring, necklace of opposing pellet finials; dotted border 13 to 19h; inside border the letters AΠA;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right ? hand, 4-line legend in 2+2 format: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΘEoΠAToPo(Σ); guide lines and exergual line;
ex: David Sellwood Collection (Baldwin's Auction 90).Schatz
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Gotarzes I. 95 - 87 BC or Sinatrukes 93 - 70 BC;43 viewsAR dr., 3,99gr, 20,7mm; Sellwood 33.5, Shore 117, Sunrise --;
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (3 rows of pellets, stags running to the right on crest, horn as side decoration, long ear flaps) and diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, long beard; ear?, torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 8 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, w/bow in one hand; 5-line legend (Sellwood type ii): BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKOV ΘEOΠATOPOV NIKATOPOΣ; exergual line;
ex: H. Hass, Germany.Schatz
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Orodes I., 90 - 77 BC43 viewsAR dr., 4,01gr, 19,1mm; Sellwood 31.6, Shore 123, 124, Sunrise --;
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (three rows of pellets, eight-point star as side decoration, long ear flaps) and diadem, knot and ribbons; mustache, short beard; earrings, multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 9 to 12h; a remarkably ugly portrait;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓΛoV APΣAKoV AVToKPAToPOΣ ΦIΛoΠAToPoΣ EΠIΦANoVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNoΣ; exergual line; Schatz
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Vologases I. 51 - 54/55 AD (first reign)43 viewsBI tdr., 14,06gr; 27,63mm; Sellw. 68.7 , Shore 370, Sunrise 419; Sinisi type I/1(1a), pp56ff.
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: Juli/August 52 AD;
obv.: bare-headed, head turned to the left, w/ diadem of 2 broad strands and 2 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 9 to 15;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess; between the heads the year ΓXT= 52 AD; exergual line; 5 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACI(ΛEΩN) (APCAKOY) (EYEPΓETOY) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from inside) ΩΛOI(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHNO(C);
ex: Pars Coins, CA.
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Artabanos IV., 216 - 224 AD43 viewsAR dr., 3,42gr, 20,2mm; Sellwood 89.1, Shore 464, Sunrise 461 (Artabanos VI., 212-224/7) ;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 2-layer diadem, double loop, 2 ribbons, and neck flap; over the crest of the tiara a row of 18 pellets on stalks, 6 pellets on stalks on the side, ear flap w/4 pellets; mustache, med.-long forked beard; large eye, molded cheek; double necklace; in upper right field abbreviation of the king’s name in Aramaic/Pahlavi >ｙ; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one extended hand and monogram Ā w/dot between the legs below bow; archer has legs crossed; throne seat as ⊼; peculiar vertical line behind throne (upholstered back?); 5 lines of legend, the top line in Aramaic/Pahlavi, the other 4 in ‘Greek’;
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Artabanos IV., 216 - 224 AD43 viewsAR dr., 3,45gr, 19,7mm; Sellwood 90.1, Shore 464, Sunrise 462 (Artabanos VI., 212-224/7) ;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 3-layer diadem, double loop, 2 ribbons, and neck flap; over the crest of the tiara a row of 16 pellets on stalks, under the crest a row of dots, a six point star on the side, ear flap w/5 pellets; mustache, med.-long forked beard; large eye, molded cheek; double necklace w/row of pellets in the center (?); complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one extended hand and monogram X w/top bar below bow; archer has 2 legs; throne seat as ⊼; peculiar vertical line behind throne (upholstered back?); 4 lines of legend visible (the top line in Aramaic/Pahlavi ), the showing 3 lines in ‘Greek’;
ex: Baldwin’s Auction 90 (09/14), #1272 (ex: The David Sellwood Collection).
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Mithradates II, 121 - 91 BC43 viewsAE tetrachalkous, 7,3gr., 22,3mm,
Sellw. 24.33, Shore 91var. (no obv. monogr.),
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; medium-long, cap-like hair, mustache, long pointed beard, distinct eyebrow; multi-layer necklace;
rev.: horse, right, stepping, in square frame of 4-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY (EΠIΦANOYΣ) , monogr. A above back;
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.Schatz
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Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC43 viewsAE dichalkous, 3,51gr., 19,07mm;
Sellw. 26.28var.(no obv. monogr.), Shore 92var.(no obv. monog.);
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem; short cap-like hair, medium-long beard; multi-layer necklace; traces of monogr. M? dotted border 6:30 - 14h;
rev.: horse’s head, right, 4-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAOY (A)P(Σ)A(K)OY (EΠIΦA)NOY(Σ).
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC43 viewsAE dichalkous, 2,82gr., 16,5mm;
Sellw. 30.31 (tetrachalkous), Shore 502;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 14h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, short beard; multi-layer necklace; dotted border 8 - 12h;
rev.: horse, stepping, right, framed by visible part of 5-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY (ΘE)OΠATO(POΣ).
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Vardanes I., 40 - 45 AD43 viewsAE10, 1,0gr., 10,3mm;
Sellw. 64 type, Shore --;
mint: Mithradatkart (?)
obv.: bare-headed, left w/diadem and ribbons; mustache, long hair in waves, short rounded beard; earring, 2-layer necklace; dotted almost complete border;
rev.: monogram 30 in the center, surrounded by a spiral of dots;
ex: Jean Elsen, BEL. Schatz
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Elymais -- Uncertain King, late 1st cent. BC to early 1st cent. AD43 viewsAE tdr., 13,05gr, 29,8mm;
Van’t Haaff 10.3.1-1Aa, Alram p.146, #466;
mint: Seleukia on the Hedyphon, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/2-strand diadem and 2 ribbons; hair protruding from under diadem, elongated hair bunch in back of neck, mustache, long curly beard squared off at the end; earring, torque; cuirass; in right
field 2-bar anchor, star and crescent above; border 12 - 15:30h;
rev: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and short beard, surrounded by 4 lines of letters the top one being BACIΛEΩC;
ex: Najaf Coins, CAN.Schatz
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Elymais -- Orodes III., 2nd cent. AD43 viewsAE 14, 3,28gr., 13,76mm;
Van’t Haaff 16.2.1-2Ba;
mint; Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara, row of pellets as crest, diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, med.-long beard; necklace; tunic/cuirass; in right field anchor w/1 upper crossbar, crescent and pellet above; dot between anchor and ribbon; dotted border 8:30 - 10h;
rev.: bust of Belos w/necklace, left; garment held by fibula over shoulder; in right field cornucopia; dotted border 8 - 10h, 13 - 19h;
almost black patina on obv. and rev.;
ex: Jean Elsen, BEL.
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Kushan: Vima Takto (Soter Megas), ca. 80 - 113 AD43 viewsAE tdr., 8,19gr, 21,3mm,
Senior ISCH type 17.1 (rounded letters), MACW 2957
mint: Taxila, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, right, w/ diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; five rays surrounding head; short hair, beardless; raised left arm and hand on lower rim holding sceptre; triple necklace; tamgha in left field; dotted border 14:30 - 20h.
rev.: figure mounted on horse, right, on exergual line; tamgha in right field; inscription BACIΛEΩN CΩT(HP) along lower half of rim;
G. Clark, VA.
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Mithradates II., 123-88 BC43 viewsAR dr., 3,93gr, 19,45mm;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
Sellw. 26.3, Shore 79, Sunr. -;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot, and 2 ribbons; short, cap like hair, long tapering beard, mustache; earring, multi-turn torque w/griffin or sea-horse finial; BB 11-14:30;
rev: archer, right, on throne w/bow and arrow in both hands; behind back rest of throne A, 4-line legend (4th line off flan): BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY
APΣAKo(Y);
ex: Nisa Collection
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Mithradates I., 165-132 BC,42 viewsAR dr., 3,78gr, 20mm , Sellwood 9.1, Shore 7, 8, Sunrise 251, 252;
mint: Hekatomphylos or Nisa, axis: 12h;
obv.: beardless bust, left, w/bashlyk, diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; 3 forelocks; earring, necklace w/2 opposing pellet finials; beaded border 7-11:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow; 2-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ left, APΣAKOY right; exergual line.
ex: M&M Auction 29
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Mithradates I., 165-132 BC,42 viewsAR dr., 3,83gr, 20mm; Sellwood 10.2, Shore --, Sunrise --;
mint: uncertain, axis: 12h;
obv.: beardless bust, left, in bashlyk w/chin straps, diadem w/knot and ribbons; fringe of hair; earring, necklace; prominent nose; worn die;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 3-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY; in right field outside of legend the letter I, in exergue ε over M;
ex: Coincraft, London, UKSchatz
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Phraates II., 138-127 BC, 42 viewsAR tdr., 16,14gr, 28,62mm; Sellwood 17.1., Shore --, Sunrise 267;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, right, w/diadem, knot and ribbons; short hair, longer in neck, short beard; small earring, no necklace visible; reel-and-pellets border 8 to 14h;
rev.: male bearded deity, left, on throne, w/cornucopia in left arm, on outstretched right arm winged goddess w/diadem; 4-line legend in 2+2 format: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY (N)IKHΦOPOY; below exergual line 2 composite monograms;
ex: David Sellwood Collection (New York Sale XXXIV, Baldwin's) Schatz
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Gotarzes I. 95 -87 BC or Sinatrukes 93 - 70 BC;42 viewsAR dr., 4,13gr, Sellwood 33.4, Shore 112-115, Sunrise 302 (Sinatrukes);
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (3rows of pellets, stags on crest, horn as side decoration, long ear flaps) and diadem w/2 ribbons; mustache, long beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 12 to 18h; easily the ugliest of all Parthian ruler portraits;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; 5-line legend (Sellwood type ii): BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKOV ΘEOΠATOPOV NIKATOPOΣ; exergual line;
Ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.Schatz
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Dareios of Media Atropatene (?), ca. 70 BC42 viewsAR 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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Orodes II., 57 - 38 BC, or Mithradates IV, 58/57-55BC42 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, Baldwin's Auction #90. A SELLWOOD PLATE COIN (David Sellwood, The Coinage of Parthia, second edition, 1980).Schatz
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Phraatakes, 2BC - 4 AD42 viewsBI tdr., 9,66gr; 25,5mm; Sellw. 57.10-12 , Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem; medium-long hair in 5 rows of curls, mustache, med.-long pointed beard; 3-layer necklace (w/1 strange interrupted line running above and across); tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; in upper left field goddess w/diadem, goddess in right field off flan; dotted border 10 to 13h.
rev.: king, right, on throne w/bow in outstretched right hand; below the year AIT = 1 AD; pellet between throne legs; exergual line; 6 lines of legend visible: (BΛCIΛEΩC) BΛCIΛE(ΩN) (ΛP)CΛK(OY) EYEPΓETO(Y) ΔIKΛIOV, no month, (E)ΠIΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛE)ΛΛHNO(C);
A Sellwood 1980 plate coin (57.10);
ex: Baldwin’s Auction 96 (09/15), multiple coin lot (ex David Sellwood Collection); Michael Mitchiner, ACW, p. 116, #601, plate coin.
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Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 AD42 viewsAR dr., 3,72gr, 17,5mm; Sellwood -, Shore -, Sunrise -, Sinisi -;
mint: Persis ?; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 3-layer diadem, cross (knot or monogram?), double loop and 2 ribbons; over the crest of the tiara a row of 6 hooks, 1 double hook, and a row of dots (pearls?), 1 row of dots above the diadem; mustache, med.-long beard rounded on the sides, temple lock; earring, necklace;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; meaningless legend consisting mainly of the letters H and Λ;
in: Parthia.com under Pakoros II., Sellwood 𝘕𝑢𝑚 𝐶𝒉𝑟o𝒏 1989, type 6;
ex: CNG Triton XIII (01/10), #754 (ex: T. Ballen Coll.), ex: Peus Auktion 386, #438,
ex: Peus Auktion 363, # 5184.
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Vologases III., 105 - 147 AD42 viewsAR dr., 3,64gr, 20,2mm; Sellwood 78.2, Shore 412, Sunrise-;
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; med.-long triangular beard, mustache; long hair in 3 waves; earring, no necklace visible; flan or die fault under beard looks like 2. beard; dotted border 8 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram below; throne has no seat and 3 cross bars through back, archer is missing left lower leg, cross below right thigh for seat and throne leg; 7 lines of legend ⧠ΛIIΛͰ(ΛC) ⧠ΛIIΛ ͰΛͰIX(OV) ΔIXΛIOV (to be read from the inside) bottom line illegible (E)ΠIΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛ)IΛΛHXO(C).
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Elymais -- Orodes III., 2nd cent. AD42 viewsAE 14, 3,30gr.,
Van’t Haaff 16.2.1-2A;
mint; Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara, row of pellets as crest, 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, med.-long beard; earring, necklace w/center medallion; in right field anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and pellet above; dotted border 3 - 10h;
rev.: bust of Belos w/necklace, left; garment held by fibula; in right field cornucopia; complete dotted border;
verdigris patina on obv. and rev.Schatz
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Elymais -- Orodes IV. and Ulfan, 2nd half of 2nd cent. AD42 viewsAE 13, 2,85gr, 12,58mm;
Van’t Haaff 17.1.1-2c, Alram 488/9;
obv.: head, left, w/ 2-strand diadem and 2 ribbons; hair tied in a large bun on top, side hair brushed back, mustache and beard off flan;
rev.: female bust, left, w/curly hair and long braid; necklace; garment w/shoulder pad; lettering in left field;
black patina on obv. and rev.;
ex: G. Clark, VA.
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Elymais -- Prince A, late 2nd to early 3rd cent. AD42 viewsVan’r Haaff 19.1.1-1Ba, Alram - ;
mint: Susa, Axis 13h;
obv.: male bust w/diadem, loop, and 2 ribbons; top hair consisting of 1 row of dots, 1 rolled-up bun of hair in the back of the neck, side whiskers consisting of 1 row of dots, med.-long beard of 2 rows, mustache; tunic/cuirass w/shoulder pads; in right field anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower cross bar, crescent above on rim; dotted border 16 - 18h;
rev.: Artemis (?), right, w/bow in extended left hand while reaching over right shoulder for arrow with the right hand; wearing long tunic w/vertical stripes; in front of bow horizontal dash;
black patina on obv. and rev.;
ex: J. Elsen, BEL.
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Elymais -- Prince B, 3rd cent. AD42 viewsAE 13, 2,88gr., 12,68mm;
Van’t Haaff 20.1.1-1-2, Alram - ;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/2-strand diadem; top hair tied to a mushroom like bunch, 2 floating ribbons, another bunch of equal size in the back of the neck, mustache, med.-long beard; necklace; collar of tunic/cuirass, shoulder pad; in left field half anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and dot on top rim of coin; dotted border 7-11;
rev.: Athena, left, w/helmet and lance in right hand, left hand resting on shield; wearing 2-part garment w/2 flaps on the upper part; dotted border 10 - 12, 12:30 - 16h.
ex: J. Elsen, BEL.Schatz
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Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC42 views
AR dr., 4,21gr, 20,5mm; Sellwood 30 type, Shore --, Sunrise --;
mint: probably Mithradatkart, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; traces of monogram in right field; complete bust;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; garbled 5-line legend;
peculiar coin; cf. The New York Sale XXXIV, The David Sellwood Collection , #398, almost identical coin, there called 'unique';
in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types, as Sellw. 30.30;
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.Schatz
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Mithradates I., 165-132 BC,41 viewsAR dr., 3,92gr, 20,5mm; Sellwood 10.1, Shore 12,13, Sunrise 254;
mint: Hekatomphylos, axis: 12h;
obv.: beardless bust, left, w/bashlyk and diadem w/bow and 2 ribbons; fringe of hair on forehead; earring ?;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow; 3-line legend: (BA)ΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY
APΣAKOY (2x retrograde Σ); exergual line.
ex: Triton XVISchatz
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Orodes I. 90 - 77 BC41 viewsAR dr., 3,86gr, 21,8mm; Sellwood 31.5, Shore 122, Sunrise 308 (Mithradates III.);
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (3 rows of pellets, six-point star as side ornament, long flap) and diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, short beard; earring, torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 8 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; seemingly an eight-line pretty garbled legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛ MeΓAΛoV (APΣ)AKoV, next line mostly off flan, ΦIΛoΠATo(PoΣ) EΠIΦANoVΣ (ΦIΛ)EΛΛΗNo(Σ); the top line is most likely a leftover from an earlier, re-used flan or the result of a bad strike;
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Sinatrukes, 77-70 BC, or Orodes I., 80-75 BC41 viewsAR dr., 4,09gr, 20,1mm; Sellwood 34.3, Shore 145, Sunrise --;
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (3 rows of pellets, fleur de lys as side ornament, row of large pellets on stalks on crest, large ear flaps) and diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, medium-long beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/ single pellet finial; anchor symbol in right field; dotted border 8 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; long empty right sleeve; 6-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoV APΣAKoV EVEPΓEToV (to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANoVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNoΣ; exergual line;
ex: CNG Triton VII (ex: Bellaria Collection).Schatz
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Vologases I., 51 - 55, 59 - 78 AD41 viewsAR dr., 3,66gr, 18,86mm; Sellwood 71.2, Shore 376, Sunrise 423; Sinisi type IVb, p.61;
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; long tapered beard cut at the end, mustache; med.-long hair in 5 waves; wart on forehead; earring, 3-layer necklace; behind head symbol 83; dotted border 8:30 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer w/distinct face but missing one lower leg, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; 7- line legend: OΛCIΛE(ΛC) OΛΣIΛEΛ(N) HIIΛHO ΛIXVΛOI VIEΛVOI EΠIΦΛHOVOC (ΦIΛ)E(reverse)ΛΛNXO(C);
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Vologases I., 51 - 55, 59 - 78 AD41 viewsAR diobol, 1,20gr, 12mm; Sellwood Num. Chron. 1989, pp. 162/3, pl. 42, type 1, Shore 380, Sunrise - ;
mint: probably Persis; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; medium-long, cap-like hair, mustache, med.-long beard squared at the end; earring; 2-layer necklace; dotted border 12-14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in outstretched hand; circular legend: KYP(IOV)OΛIΓA(CEC) (TOV);
ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Vardanes II., 55 - 58 AD41 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;
ex: Jean Elsen Vente 67 (09/01)
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Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 AD41 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);
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 AD41 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: Baldwin’s Auction 90 (09/14), # 1115 (ex: The David Sellwood Collection).
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Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 AD41 viewsAR dr., 3,45gr, 18,42mm; Sellwood NC (1989), plate 42, type 6, Shore 401, Sunrise -, Sinisi -;
mint: Persis ?; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 3-layer diadem, hook (knot or monogram?), large double loop and 2 ribbons; over the crest of the tiara a row of 6 hooks, 1 double hook, and possibly a row of dots (pearls?), 1 row of dots above the diadem; mustache, med.-long beard rounded on the sides, temple lock; earring, 3-layer necklace;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; totally corrupted legend;
ex: Pars Coins, CA.
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Vologases III. 105 - 147 AD41 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;
ex: M. Vosper, UK.Schatz
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Mithradates IV., 140 AD41 viewsAR dr., 3,75gr, 19,26mm; Sellwood 82.1, Shore 425 , Sunrise 450 (Mithradates V.);
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem and 2 ribbons; long pointed triangular beard, mustache; hair in 3 waves; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 8 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram below; under the right thigh + (representing leg and foot?); throne back has 4 cross bars, no seat; 4 lines of legend readable: Aramaic/Pahlavi for Mithradates King (⧠)ΛIIΛͰΛͶ ΛIIΛN⧠ ΛIXΛI⧠V (to be read from the inside);
ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.Schatz
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Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD41 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);
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Gotarzes I., 95 - 87 BC, or Sinatrukes, 93 - 70 BC41 viewsAE dichalkous, 2,2gr., 13,85mm;
Sellw. 33.13 (Gotarzes I), Shore 119 (Gotarzes I);
mint; Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara ii decorated w/ stags on crest of tiara and horn on the side, ear flap, ribbons; mustache, long beard; dotted border 9:30 - 16h;
rev.: Nike walking, right, w/wreath and diadem in extended hand, framed by 5-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY (APΣAKoY) ΘEoΠAToP(oΣ) NIKAToP(oΣ).
ex: Canmoose Coins, CA.
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Elymais -- Orodes IV. and Ulfan, 2nd half of 2nd cent. AD 41 viewsAE 14, 3,26gr., 14,16mm;
Van’t Haaff 17.1.1-1a,b, Alram 488;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/2-strand diadem and 2 ribbons; hair tied in a large bun on top, side hair brushed back, mustache, med.-long pointed beard; necklace; traces of lettering in lower left field; dotted border 6 - 7:30h;
rev.: female bust w/hair tied in a long braid; necklace; garment w/shoulder pads; in left field Aramaic letters meaning ‘Ulfan’; dotted border 7:30 - 14h;
black patina on both sides;
ex: Jean Elsen, BEL.
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Elymais -- Prince A, late 2nd to early 3rd cent. AD41 viewsAE 14, 2,31gr,;
Van’t Haaff 19.1.1-1Ae-h; Alram - ;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: male bust w/2-strand diadem; top hair consisting of 2 rows of dots and a small tuft in the front, side whiskers and med.-log beard consisting of 2 rows of dots, small bun in the back of the neck, mustache; necklace or collar of tunic; dotted border 9 - 14:30h;
rev.: Artemis (?) with large head gear, wearing long tunic; right arm reaching over shoulder for arrow; in left field crescent;
black patina on obv. and rev.;
ex: J. Elsen, BEL.
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Elymais -- Unknown ruler, uncertain date41 viewsAE 8, hemidrachm, 1,14gr;
Van’t Haaff 21.1-1, Alram --;
obv.: primitive head/bust, left, w/diadem; large fish eye; short beard cons. of 4 spikes, hair in back of head also represented by spikes (5);
rev.: anchor w/single bottom cross bar;
ex: J. Elsen, BEL.
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Sogdiana (Samarkand), Unknown Ruler, 4.-5. cent. AD41 viewsAR scyphate obol, 0,32gr. , 9,5mm;
MACW 350;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4 lines for top hair, 3 lines for neck hair; necklace (?) ;
rev.: headless and footless, heavily stylized archer, facing, w/bow and arrow in left hand, wearing tunic w/belt; large dot in left field, ∫ below;
ex: R. Thun, FL.
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Sogdiana (Samarkand), Unknown Ruler, 4.-5. cent. AD41 viewsAR scyphate obol, 0,5gr., 10,9mm;
MACW 350, Rtveladze 36;
obv.: bare-headed, left, cicular line and 5 crescent shaped lines for top hair, 4 vertical lines for neck hair, beardless; necklace(?);
rev.: archer, left, facing, w/bow in left hand, short sword on left side(?), wearing tunic w/belt;
ex: Dmitry Markov Coins.
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Artabanos II., 10 - 38 AD41 viewsAR dr., 3,26gr, 18,4mm; Sellwood 61.10, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Mithradatkert; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/2-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; long, almost straight hair, mustache, long pointed beard; 3-turn necklace; tunic/cuirass; dotted border 12 - 18h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in vise-like outstretched hand; below bow monogram; legend only consisting of V’s and Λ’s:
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Mithradates I., 165-132 BC,40 viewsAR obol, 0,63gr, 0,8mm; Sellwood 12.5, Shore 31;
mint: Ekbatana axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, right, w/diadem and 1 ribbon; medium long hair, long beard; reel and pellet border 11 to 17h;
rev.: bust (of brother Bagasis?), right, in bashlyk w/wide chin straps; prominent shoulder pad; visible legend: (BA)CIΛEΩ(C) MEΓA ... ;
ex: H. Hass, GermanySchatz
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Phraates II., 138-127 BC, 40 viewsAR dr., 3,51gr, 20,6mm; Sellwood 16.1, Shore 42, Sunrise 269;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short hair w/end roll deep into neck, earring; cleaning scratches;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 2 lines of legend on either side of archer: BAΣIΛEΩ(Σ) MEΓAΛO(Y) APΣAKOY (Θ)EOΠATOPOΣ
ex: CNG 66 (ex: R. Bement Jr. collection)Schatz
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Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC,40 viewsAR dr., 4,1gr, 19,8mm; Sellwood 26 type, Shore --, Sunrise --,
mint: ancient imitation drachm; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short cap like hair, mustache, long beard (intricate hair detail); earring, multi-turn torque w/griffin finial; dotted border 9:30 to 11:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; 4-line legend forming square: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY EΠIΦANOYΣ under bow composite monogram (K in rectangle);
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Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC40 viewsAr dr., 4,25gr, 19mm; Sellwood 28.2var., Shore 96var., Sunrise 297var.;
mint: Ekbatana derivative mint; axis 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (ii, but w/8-point star), diadem and 2 ribbons; mustache, long beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/griffin finial (instead of pellets); cuirass; dotted border 11 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne (has no back rest), w/bow in right hand; 5-line standard legend for type 28 but somewhat garbled; short exergual line;
ex: H. Hass, Germany.Schatz
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Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC40 viewsAR dr., 4,02gr, 20,1mm; Sellwood 30.22, Shore 142 (Orodes I.), Sunrise 316 (Arsakes XVI. 78/7-62/1);
mint: Traxiane, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, 2 knots and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; complete bust;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; 6-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ TPAΞIANΗ MEΓAΛoV APΣAKoV θEoΠAToPoΣ EVEPΓEToV; exergual line;
ex: CNG eAuction 229.Schatz
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC40 viewsAR 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);
ex: H. Lanz, Germany.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC40 viewsAR dr., 3,86gr, 17mm; Sellwood 53.6, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-layer diadem and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long shaped beard; warts on forehead and next to nostril; segmented necklace; in the right upper field eagle on line w/diadem, in the left a star; dotted border 10 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand, monogram below bow, star behind head; 7-line meaningless legend;
in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types;
ex: W. Derfler, Germany.
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Vonones II., 51 AD40 viewsAR dr., 3,30gr, 21.3mm; Sellwood 67.1, Shore 368, Sunshine 418 (Meherdates);
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust facing, w/ pearl-studded tiara w/ 2 horns in front and broad 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; beardless, mustache; wart on forehead; 3 layer necklace; tunic/cuirass; stars in upper right and left field; dotted border 8 to 14h; low center of portrait as is customary for many issues;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; 6 lines of legend readable: (O)ΛCIΛCΛC OΛCIΛCΛN ΛIIΛNOV ΛIXΛIOV IV(CI)ΓC(TOV) (CΠI)ΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛEΛΛNOC mostly off flan);)
ex: G. Clark, VA.
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Vologases I., 51 - 55, 59 - 78 AD40 viewsBI dr., 3,06gr, 18,04mm; Sellwood-, Shore-, Sunrise-; Sinisi type IVd, p.61;
mint: Eastern, perhaps Mithradatkart; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 1 ribbon; long tapered beard, mustache; med.-long hair in 5 waves; wart on forehead; earring, 2-layer necklace; behind head Aramaic letters for wl; in upper left field crescent cradling star; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30h;
rev.: large archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram off flan (?); behind throne monogram 80; meaningless legend around rim of flan;
ex: Pars Coins, CA.
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