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Orodes II., 57 - 38 BC33 viewsAR dr., 4,02gr, 22,2mm; Sellwood 45.20, Shore -, Sunrise -,
mint: Court at Susa; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard in 3 rows of curls; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 8 to 10h; floating bust;
rev.: archer, right, on seatless throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below; 7-line legend: IΛΣIΛEΩΣ IΛΣIΛEΩN right side line illegible (EV)EPΓEToV illegible (the 2 bottom lines to be read from the inside) EΠIΦΛNoVΣ (Φ)IΛEΛΛHNoΣ;

ex: D. Grotjohann, Germany.
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Orodes II., 57 to 38 BC33 viewsAR dr., 3,72gr, 20mm; Sellwood 45.27, Shore -, Sunrise - ;
mint: Traxiane; axis: 12h;
AR dr., 3,82gr, 18,1mm; Sellwood 45.27, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Traxiane; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad 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; cuirass; dotted border 10 to 13h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in both hands and monogram below; 7-line legend:
BΛCIΛEΛC BACIΛE(ΩN) ΛPCΛ..., the 2 bottom lines are illegible, EΠIΦΛ retrograde NoV (ΦI)ΛEΛH retrograde No(C);

ex: Pars Coins
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Orodes II., 57 - 38 BC33 viewsAR dr., 3,85gr, 18,6mm; Sellwood 48.8, Shore 260, Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, short pointed beard in 2 rows of curls; wart on forehead; pointed nose; multi-turn torque w/sea-horse finial; tunic collar(?) visible; star in left, crescent and star in right upper field; dotted border 9 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below; behind throne double anchor; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩ(N) ΛPCΛK(OV) (E)VEPΓET(oV off flan) ΔIKΛIoY (EΠI)ΦANoVC outside left line off flan;

ex: Pars Coins, CA.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC33 viewsAR tdr., 14,59gr, 30,9mm; Sellwood 52type, Shore 274var.(rev.), Sunrise 391var. (rev.);
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/ star on chest; dotted border almost complete;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess (w/halo?) offering diadem in outstretched right hand while holding cornucopia in left arm; 7-line legend: BACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APCAKO(V) EVEIΓEToV ΔIKAIOV (the bottom line to be read rom the inside), EΠIΦΛNoYC (Φ)IΛEΛΛHNo(C); exergual line; below bottom line in exergue illegible date;

Mule w/52 obv. and 51 rev.?

ex: Davies Mews, London, UK.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC33 viewsAR dr., 3,69gr, 21,8mm; Sellwood 52.10, Shore 276, Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ broad 4-layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long pointed beard in 3 rows of curls; segmented necklace w/center medallion; wart on forehead; cuirass; in right upper field eagle on line offering diadem; dotted border 7 to 13h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BΛ(C)IΛEΩC BΛCI(Λ)EΩN ΛPΣΛ(KoV) ΔIKAIoV (E)VEPΓEToV (the 2 previous lines to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANoVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNo(Σ).
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC33 viewsAR dr., 4,06gr, 20,35mm; Sellwood 52.30, Shore 285, Sunrise -;
mint: court at Susa; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad 4-layer diadem, knot and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long shaped beard; wart on forehead; in the right upper field eagle offering diadem; dotted border 10 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow, tree (or palm wand) behind throne; 6-line legend visible; ΛΛCIΛCΩC ΛΛCIΛEΩN ΛIC(ΛKoV off flan), bottom line missing, ΔIKΛIOV (the last line to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANOY ΦIΛEΛΛHN(OC off flan);

ex: H.D. Rauch Auction Summer 2010.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC33 viewsAR dr., 3,49gr, 17,6mm; Sellwood 54.13, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/3-layer diadem, knot and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long beard square-cut at the end; wart on nostril; in the right upper field eagle on line w/diadem, in the left crescent and star; dotted border 10 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on seatless throne, w/bow in one hand, monogram below bow; 7-line legend:
(B)ACIΛEΩ(C) BACIΛEΩN ΛIAK(OV) ΔIKIAIO, bottom line illegible, EΠIΦAN(OVC) (ΦIΛ off flan)ELLHN(OC off flan);
in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types;

ex: B. Peus Auction384/385.
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Tiridates, 29 - 26 BC33 viewsBI tdr., 15,12gr, 27,4mm; Sellwood 55.4, Shore 307var.(month), Sunrise 397(Uncertain usurper-Tiridates?);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad 4 layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, long pointed beard squared at the end; no wart; triple necklace; tunic/cuirass w/collar adorned by a suite of x's; dotted border 14 to 7h;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne w/Nike on outstretched right arm offering diadem, the left holding lance or staff behind him; year EΠΣ=27 BC between throne legs and the month APTE(MIΣIOV)= April in exergue; 7-line legend: BACIΛ(EΩΣ) BACIΛ(EΩN) (AP)ΣA(KOY) EVERΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY (E)ΠIΦANOYΣ (Φ)IΛEΛΛHNoΣ.

ex: CNG 36 (12/95).
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Tiridates, 29 - 26 BC33 viewsBI tdr., 13,64gr, 26,3mm; Sellwood 55.11var. (second A), Shore 310var.(second A), Sunrise 399var.(second A) Mithradates;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad 4 layer diadem and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, long pointed beard squared at the end; no wart; triple necklace; tunic/cuirass w/collar adorned by a suite of dashes;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne w/bow in right hand and monogram above bow, the left hand holding lance or staff behind him; A between throne legs and a second smaller A between the kings legs; 7-line legend: (BACIΛEΩΣ) BACIΛEΩ(N) APΣAKO(Y) EVEIΓETO(Y) ΔIKAIoY (A)PTEM(IΣTIOV); ΦΛ NO (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ); no year; exergual line.

ex: Windsor Antiquities, ex: CNG 36.
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Artabanos II., 10 -38 AD33 viewsAR tdr., 14,54gr, 26mm; Sellwood 61.1var.; Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, long tapered beard cut at end; earring, 2-turn necklace; tunic w/ornate border;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/palm branch in outstretched hand; above arm BCT; exergual line; 7-line legend: (BACIΛCΩC) BACIΛC(ΩN) (A)PCAKO(Y) CYCPΓETO(Y) ΔIKAIOY (...)OYC(..) (CΠI)ΦANOYC (ΦIΛ)EΛΛH(NOC)

ex: Canmoose Coins, CAN.
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Gotarzes II., 40 - 51 AD33 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 IT (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;

ex: Pars Coins, CA.
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Vonones II., 51 AD33 viewsAR dr., 3,77gr, 21.9mm; Sellwood 67.1, Shore 368, Sunrise 417 (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 broad ribbons; beardless, mustache; wart on forehead; 3 layer necklace; stars next to ear flaps; dotted border 9 to 15h; 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; 7 lines of legend visible: OΛCIΛCΛC OΛCIΛCΛN ΛIIΛNO(V) (ΛI)XΛIOV (illegible) (C)ΠIΦΛNOVC (Φ)IΛEΛΛXOC;

ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.

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Vologases I., 51 - 55, 59 - 78 AD33 viewsAR dr., 3,47gr, 21,63mm; Sellwood 71.1, Shore 377, Sunrise -; Sinisi type IVc, 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 Aramaic letters for wl; dotted border 8 to 15h;
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: OΛC(I)ΛCΛ(C) OΛCIΛEΛN HIIΛNO ΛIXΛIOV (illegible) IΠIΦΛHOVC ΦIΛIΛΛHNO(C);
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Vardanes II., 55 - 58 AD33 viewsAR dr., 3,82gr, 20,7mm; Sellwood 69.14, Shore 386, Sunrise -; Sinisi -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad 4-layer diadem, double loop and 5 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, medium-long beard rounded on the sides; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 8:30 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow, one lower leg missing; 7-line complete legend: OΛCIΛCΛC OΛCIΛCΛͶ ΛIIΛNO(C) ΛIXΛIOV (C)IIΓCTO(V) (C)ΠIΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛ)IΛΛHXO(C);
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Pakoros II., 77/78 - 105 AD33 viewsAR dr., 3,65gr, 18,42mm; Sellwood 77.8, Shore 399, Sunrise 434 (Pakoros I 78-120 AD); Sinisi Type VII, p. 90;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-layer diadem, hook (knot or monogram?), double loop and 3 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, 2 layers visible of necklace; dotted border 9:30 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; left lower leg missing; 7 line legend: OΛIIΛEΛC OΛIIΛEΛN ΛPIΛNO ΔIXΛIOV IVIIΓIT(OV)(last two to be read from the inside) (I)ΠIΦΛNOVC ΛIΛΛHY;

ex: G. Clark, VA.
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Vologases III., 105 - 149 AD33 viewsAR dr., 3,73gr, 25mm; Sellwood 78.3, Shore 413, 414, Sunrise 439 (Pakoros I., 78-120 AD);
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; long triangular beard, mustache; long hair in 3 waves; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic collar (v-pattern) complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram below; throne has no seat and 4 cross bars through back, archer is missing left lower leg, cross below right thigh for seat and throne leg; 7 lines of legend visible: ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛC ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛN ΛIIΛNO(V) ΔIXΛIOV (to be read from the inside) bottom line illegible (EΠIΦΛ)NOV(C) outside left line illegible;

ex: CNG eAuction 263 (09/11), #200.
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Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD33 viewsAR dr., 3,84gr, 19mm; Sellwood 84.130., Shore 434var.. , Sunrise 452var. ;
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, 4-strand diadem, 2 loops, and 3 ribbons; tiara decorated w/pellets on stalks over crest and long ear flaps; long beard of vertical lines w/squared-off tip, mustache; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 7 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram below; under the right thigh Λ for leg and foot; throne back has 3 cross bars; top line of legend king’s name in Pahlavi/Aramaic, then 5 lines of double-struck, totally meaningless Greek legend;

ex: CNG, PA.
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Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD33 viewsAR dr., 3,71gr, 18,94mm; Sellwood 84 type, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, 4-strand diadem, 2 loops, and 3 ribbons; tiara decorated w/pellets on stalks over crest and long ear flaps; long beard of vertical lines w/squared-off tip, mustache; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 7 to 15:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand, mint monogram below; no left foot; top Aramaic/Pahlavi line is garbled/off flan, 5 lines of ‘Greek’ legend cover most of the field; boxy chair back similar to Osroes II. rev.

ex: CNG Electronic Auction 91, # 79.
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Osroes II., 190 AD33 viewsAR dr., 2,94gr, 18.33mm; Sellwood 85type, Shore 437var., Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, 4-strand diadem, 2 loops, and 3 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 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand, below mint monogram A w/top bar and I next to it; left leg and foot missing, throne back w/2 cross bars; there is no top Aramaic/Pahlavi line, 7 lines of ‘Greek’ composed of Is, Vs, and the odd + and ⧠ make up the legend;
possibly unrecorded;

ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Dareios of Media Atropatene, ca. 70 BC, or Phraates III., 70 - 57 BC33 viewsAE 17, 3,84gr., 16,61mm;
Sellw. 35.15, Shore 167.;
mint: Rhagai, axis: 12h
obv.: bare head and torso facing, diadem and 2 broad ribbons floating above shoulders; mustache, short beard, 2 large bunches of hair over ears; necklet w/center medallion; cuirass; goddess in right field (or corrosion); dotted border;
rev.: horse walking, right, 5(?) lines of legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY rest illegible;

ex: Civitas Galleries, WI.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC33 viewsAE 10, 2,24gr., 9,69mm;
Sellw. 52.63, Shore 551;
mint: Laodikeia ?, axis: 12h
obv.: bare-headed, right, w/diadem; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short pointed beard; royal wart;
rev.: a crab viewed from above; traces of 2 lines of legend visible, but in the right field, the monogr. Λ is either faintly visible, off the flan, or not there;

ex: P. Pavlou, UK.
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Artabanos II., 10 - 38 AD33 viewsAE10, 1,88gr., 9,8mm;
Sellw. 63.24, Shore 577;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12mm;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem; medium-long straight hair, mustache, medium-long straight beard square-cut at the end; 3-layer necklace;
rev.: griffin or eagle head, left, with 1 horizontal and 2 upright feathers (?); dotted border 7 - 17h;
a very thick flan;

ex: art-archaic, NED.
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Artabanos II., 10 - 38 AD33 viewsAE9, 0,82gr., 9,2mm;
Sellw. 63.40, Shore --;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12mm;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem; medium-long straight hair, mustache, medium-long straight beard square-cut at the end;
rev.: fish standing upright;

ex: intercollecteur, FRA.
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Osroes I., 109 - 129 AD33 viewsAE20, 6,52gr. 19,68mm;
Sellw. 80.18, Shore 625;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara, hooks on crest, and long ear flap, diadem w/loop and ribbon; hair in rear concentric bun, mustache, long pointed beard; 3-layer necklace, earring; dotted border 7 - 16h;
rev.: 3/4 goddess w/turreted crown, right, holding palm branch, sceptre, and diadem (?), ΘAV in left field.
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Vologases VI., 208 - 228 AD33 viewsAE10, 1,20gr., 10,1mm;
Sellw. 88.29, Shore 640var.;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara decorated w/pellets on stalks on the crest and side, diadem w/2 loops; lower half of head off flan;
rev.: eagle, left, w/wings spread; dotted border 9 - 15h;

ex: Canmoose Coins, CAN.
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Vologases III., 105 - 147 AD33 viewsAEdr., 3,73gr., 14,43mm;
Sellw. 78.12var. (weight), 93.5var. (Sanabares), Shore 478, Koch 6, 31-37;
mint: Margiane, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/2-strand diadem and loop; long hair in 3 puffy waves, crest comb like, mustache, long beard composed of vertical lines, no cheek hair; earring; border 7 - 12:30h;
rev.: archer, left, on stool like seat, w/bow and part of mint mark Π below; in left field monogr. 83, above monogr. 99; some letters around the rim: v∧c∧ı;
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Sanabares, 125 AD ?33 viewsAEdr., 3,11gr., 14,5mm;
Sellw. 93.1 or 3, Shore -, Koch 8, 49, 50;
mint: Margiane, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, ribbon and triangular bow; long billowing hair in 3 large waves, comb like top hair, cheek hair, handlebar mustache;
very straight nose, large almond shaped eye; dotted border 9 - 14h, intersecting the border at 10:30 possible trace of crescent and star;
rev.: curvy archer, seated on stool, w/bow in left hand, mint mark Π below; some lettering behind the back of the archer: EIT⊥;
this coin has an almost black tone;

ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Sanabares, ca. 125 AD ?,33 viewsAEdr., 3,56gr., 14,58mm;
Sellw. -, Shore -, Koch 11, 78-128, esp. 88, 89;
mint: Margiane, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/2-strand diadem; long hair in 3 puffy waves, comb like crest, droopy mustache; very straight nose, 2-layer necklace; dotted border 7 - 10h;
rev.: partial archer, right, on stool, w/bow and mint mark Π below, traces circular legend.
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Unknown Ruler, 150 - 200 AD33 viewsAEdr., 3,47gr., very irregular flan w/sprue;
Sellw. 93.6-8, Shore 479, Koch 12;
mint: Abarshahr, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem; long hair in large curls, medium-long beard cut off at end, cheek hair, handlebar mustache; earring cons. of pellet in crescent, 2-layer necklace w/central medallion; the torso is facing, the head is turned left; star and crescent in upper left field disecting border;
rev.: archer w/helmet, right, on seat, w/bow in extended right hand, mint mark A over Π below, other letters around rim: 2 v-shaped angles behind stool, E behind archer’s back, letters behind and in front of head only partial;

ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Unknown Ruler, ca. 150 AD ?33 viewsAEdr., 3,50gr., 15,43mm;
Sellw. -, Shore -, Koch 11, 95-101;
mint: Areia ?, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/2-strand diadem; medium-long hair in 1,5 waves, comb like crest, mustache; very straight nose, long, curved eyebrow, protruding lower lip; dotted border 8 - 11h;
rev.: headless archer w/1 leg and 1 arm, right, on stool, w/bow in extended hand, dot in both halves of bow, mint mark Π over partial A below, traces of circular legend.
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Unknown Ruler, ca. 150 - 200 AD,33 viewsAEdr., 3,35gr., 14,75mm;
Sellw. 93.6-8, Shore 479, Koch 12 A;
mint: Abarshahr, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem and triangular loop; long billowing hair, comb like crest, medium-long beard, cheek hair, handlebar mustache; earring cons. of 2 pellets in crescent;
rev.: archer w/helmet, right, against stool like seat, w/bow in extended hand, mint mark A over Π below, other letters around rim: E and L behind archer’s back;

ex: Pars Coins, CA.
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Unknown Ruler, ca. 150 - 200 AD,33 viewsAE dr., 3,46gr., 13,86mm;
Sellw. 93.7, Shore 479var. Koch 12A;
mint: Abarshahr, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem and triangular loop; med.-long billowing hair, comb like crest, droopy mustache, med.-long shaped beard; necklace ?; large eye, pointed nose; border from 7 - 15h is dissected by star at 10h;
rev.: helmeted archer, right, against stool like seat, w/bow in extended hand, mint mark A over Π below; in left field V,E,L, and traces of other letters around rim;
almost black patina.
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Unknown Ruler, ca. 150 - 200 AD,33 viewsAE dr., 3,45gr., 15,04mm;
Sellw. 93.9, Shore 480var., Koch, 12F, ##245,246;
mint: Traxiane ?, axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem; med.-long, puffy bunch of curls over ear, comb like crest, droopy mustache, med.-long beard; earring cons.of ring and pellet; no symbols; border from 7 - 13h;
rev.: archer, right, seated on stool, w/bow in extended hand, mint mark Π over T below; legend ACIVΛVE beginning under mint mark;

ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Unknown Ruler, ca. 150 - 200 AD,33 viewsAE dr., 3,74gr., 14,52mm;
Sellw. 93.9, Shore 480var., Koch 12F, ## 245, 246;
mint: Traxiane ?, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem; med.-long, limp hair, comb like crest, droopy mustache, med.-long beard; earring;
rev.: archer, right, seated on stool, w/bow in extended hand, mint mark Π over T below; traces of lettering around rim;

ex: Canmoose Coins, CAN. multiple coin lot.
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Elymais -- Kamnaskires Orodes, 1st half of 2nd cent. AD,33 viewsAE tdr., 14,80gr., 28,72mm;
Van’t Haaff 12.1.1-1B or C, Alram 479;
mint: Seleukia on the Hedyphon, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, facing, w/diadem, 2 loops, and ribbons; large, grape like bunch of hair on either side of head, mustache, med.-long beard; double necklace; tunic; in right field anchor w/2 crossbars, crescent w/star above; from 7:30 - 12:30h Aramaic or Pahlavi legend meaning King Kamnaskires Orodes son of King Orodes; traces of dotted border on right rim;
rev.: severely degenerated head w/surrounding legend;

ex: H.D. Rauch, Summer Auction 2009, Lot 321.
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Elymais -- Kamnaskires Orodes, 1st half of 2nd cent. AD33 viewsAE dr., 3,33gr, 14,52mm;
Van't Haaff 12.3.1-2A1a; Alram 482-485var.;
mint: ? , axis: 12h;
obv.: head, facing, w/2-strand diadem and hair tuft above, large hair buns on sides rep. by rising dotted lines, mustache, fanning vertical dotted lines as beard; necklace; pellet in crescent in upper right field, single crossbar anchor below;
rev.: 7 vertical dashes in 2 rows;

ex: J. Elsen, BEL.
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Sakastan, ca. 20 BC, unknown ruler over Phraates IV33 viewsSakastan, AR dr., late 1.cent. BC - early 1. cent. AD, 3,25gr, ;
Sellw. 91.13, Shore 473, Mitch. V. #612;
mint: Margiane (?), axis: 12h;
obv.: imitation Phraates IV countermarked w/Eukratides like bust, right; eagle w/diadem in right upper field; the countermark is integrated in the die;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow, monogr. Π below; corrupted legend;

ex: B. Peus Auction 384/85, #412
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Sasanian Empire: Khusrow II, 591 -628 AD33 viewsSasanian Empire: Khusrow II, 591 -628 AD
AR dr., 4,15 gr, 32mm;
Göbl II/3, Sunrise 979var.;
mint: BBA (court), date: 623 AD, axis: 14h;
obv.: bust, right, w/winged mural crown topped by star and crescent; small star on either side of crown; large undulated bunch of hair in back of neck, mustache, short beard; earring, necklace w/center medallion; in right lower field crescent; Pahlavi legend to left and right inside the borders, complete double dotted border, on outside rim at 3, 6, and 9h crescent and star;
rev.: fire altar flanked by 2 facing attendants, ribbons at base, star and crescent on sides of flames; triple dotted border, outside borders at 3, 6, 9, and 12h crescent and star.

ex: Triskeles Auction 9, #74.
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Sasanian Empire: Ardashir I, 224 - 242 AD33 viewsAR dr., 4,56gr., 25mm;
Göbl type III/2/2, Sunrise 714; Sel. 10;
mint: C (Ktesiphon), axis 15h;
obv.: bust, right, w/diadem type G and korymbos over close fitting cap; long undulated hair and beard, mustache; Pahlavi legend on the inside of complete dotted border;
rev.: fire altar w/flames (type 3) and diadems (type G), flanked by 2 altar pillars; Pahlavi legend against the upper left and right complete dotted border;

ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Mithradates II., 123-88 BC33 views
AR dr., 3,36gr, 18mm; Sellwood 24.10; Shore 69; Sunrise --;
mint: Eastern?, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short cap like hair, mustache, short beard; earring, torque w/ griffin or horse finial; cuirass or tunic; dotted border 10 to 17h;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend beginning on left and forming square: BAΣIΛEΩZ (retrograde) (M)EΓΛΛoV ΛPΣΛKoV (E)ΠIΦΛNoY(Σ) (N and Y inverted); exergual line;

ex: David Sellwood Collection (Baldwin's 90)
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Elymais - Kamnaskires III. w/Anzaze, ca. 82/1 - 73/7233 viewsAR tdr., 16,07gr, 0,29mm;
Van’t H. 7.11-4, Alram 454, pl.15, Sunrise 470var. (countermark);
Mint: Seleucia on the Hedyphon, axis: 12:30, date: ΓAΣ= SE 233 (80/79 BC);
obv.: conjoined busts of Kamnaskires III. and Anzaze wearing stephane; king w/medium long hair, diadem w/ 2 ribbons, mustache, long, pointed beard; earring, triple torque w/ pellet finial; festive tunic w/ ample decorations; Anzaze wearing triple necklace, the bottom row of pearls; in right field anchor, partly off flan;
rev.: Zeus-Belos, left, on throne, the left hand holding a long vertical staff, on his right extended hand Nike offering diadem; in front of Zeus’ legs the Greek word MAKEΔΩN; 4-line legend : IACIΛEΩC (K)AMNACKIIO(Y) ANZAZHC KΛIIΛCIΛIICH, in exergue: ΓΛΣ (date).
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Mithradates I., 165-132 BC,32 viewsAR dr., 4,06gr, 20,5mm; Sellwood 11.2var., Shore --;
mint: unknown, Eastern? ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium long hair, long, trimmed beard; necklace; reed-and-pellet border 9 to 17h,; small bust;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 3-line legend: BΛΣΛEΩΣ MEΓΛΛOY ΛPΣΛKOY; exergual line; rev. image regular size;

ex: Pegasi Numismatics
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Phraates II., 138-127 BC, 32 viewsAR dr., 3,56gr, 18,9mm; Sellwood16.1, Shore 41 Sunrise 269;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12:30h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, short beard, short hair long in the neck; earring, necklace (?); dotted border 13 to 19h;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 3 lines of legend visible: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKO(Y) - ΘEOΠATOPOΣ off flan;
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Mithradates II., 121-91 BC 32 viewsAR dr., 3,54gr, 20,2mm; Sellwood 24.9, Shore 69, Sunrise 286;
mint: ancient imitation drachm, cf. SNP, Vol.2, p.585,
Nr. 1954; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and ribbons; short cap-like hair, mustache, medium-long beard; earring, torque; cuirass; dotted border 8 to 14:30; curiously sloppy obv. compared with rev.;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend beginning on left and forming square: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY (AP)ΣAKOY EΠIΦANOY(Σ);

ex: H. Hass, Germany;
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Mithradates II, 123 - 88 BC,32 viewsAR dr., 4,05gr, 19mm; Sellwood 26 type, Shore --, Sunrise --;
mint: ancient imitation drachm ; axis: 11h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short cap like hair, mustache, long beard;
earring, multi-turn torque w/griffin finial; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 12 to 15h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne w/bow in one hand; 4-line legend forming square: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY EΠIΦANOYΣ exergual line; under bow composite monogram (K in a rectangle);
in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types;

ex: CNG eAuction 246:
in: Syllogue Nummorum Parthicorum, Vol. 2, Mithradates II., Austrian Academy of Sciences,
Vienna 2020, p. 587, plate 113, nr. 1965A.
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Mithradates II. 123 - 88 BC32 viewsAR dr., 4,17gr, 20,2mm; Sellwood 28.3var., Shore 97var., Sunrise 298var.;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara (iii, but w/8 point star) and diadem, 2 ribbons; mustache, long beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/ pellet finial; cuirass; complete bust;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow, 5-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoYΣ exergual line;

ex: Guy Clark, VA.
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Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC,32 viewsAR dr., 4,18gr, 20,3mm; Sellwood 28.5var., Shore 98var., Sunrise --;
mint: Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/tiara (star has 7 points) and diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, long beard; earring, torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; complete bust;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; 5-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoYΣ
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Mithradates II., 121 - 91 BC32 viewsAR dichalkos, 5,68gr, 17,5mm; Sellwood 23.4, Shore 90, Sunrise --;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem and ribbons; short cap like hair, mustache, medium long beard;
rev.: cornucopia; traces of legend in left field;

ex: G. Clark, VA.
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Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC32 viewsAR dr., 3,86gr, 20mm; Sellwood 30.16, Shore 133 (Orodes I. 90-77BC), Sunrise: --;
mint: Rhagai ?, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in limp waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass w/letters (?) CV on chest; dotted border 6:30 to 13h; complete bust, but heavily tooled;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; 5-line legend: BΛΣIΛEΩ(Σ) MEΓΛΛ(o)V ΛPZΛKoV (to be read from the inside) ΘEoΠΛToPo(Σ) (E)VEPΓEToV; short exergual line;

ex: The New York Sale XXXIV (Baldwin) The David Sellwood Collection.
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Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC32 viewsAR dr., 4,15gr, 19,8mm; Sellwood 30.16, Shore 135 (Orodes I. 90-77BC), Sunrise --;
mint: Rhagai, 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/double pellet finial; cuirass; complete bust; dotted border 13 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; blundered 5-line legend;

ex: H. Hass, Germany.
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Unknown King, 80 - 70 BC32 viewsAR dr., 3,88gr, 19,7mm; Sellwood 30.14, Shore 131 (Orodes I. 90-77 BC), Sunrise --;
mint: Ekbatana, 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/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 10 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; 5-line legend: BAΣIΛE(ΩΣ) (ME)ΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΘEoΠAToPoΣ EYEPΓEToY, exergual line;
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Mithradates III., 57 - 54 BC32 viewsAR dr., 4,03gr, 20,2mm; Sellwood 41.8var., Shore --, Sunrise ---;
mint: Court at Rhagai; axis: 14h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; segmented necklace w/center medallion; cuirass; dotted border 8 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand, monogram under bow; behind the top of the throne a second monogram, a circle dissected by a vertical line; 8-line legend: BΛCIΛEΩΣ BΛCIΛEΩN APΣΛKoV MEΓΛoV ΔIKΛIoV ΘEoVEVΠΛT(o)P(o)Σ ΦIΛEΛΛΗ(N)oC;
in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types;

ex: Javeed, UK.
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Phraates III., 70 - 57 BC32 viewsAR dr., 3,98gr, 18,5mm; Sellwood 38.15 (?), Shore 179var., Sunrise --;
mint: Susa (?); axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; long hair in 4 waves, mustache, long pointed beard; torque;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 6-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EYEPΓ(EToY) EΠIIANoY(Σ) ΦIΛEΛ(Λ)HNoΣ);

ex: W. Derfler, Germany.
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Orodes II., 57 to 38 BC32 viewsAR dr., 3,89gr, 19,8mm; Sellwood 45.19, Shore 229var., Sunrise - ;
mint: Susa; axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, knot and 2 or 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard in 3 rows of curls; multi-turn torque w/ single pellet finial; cuirass;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand, x above and monogram and dot below; 7-line legend: ΒΛCIΛΕΩC BΛCΙΛΕΩΝ ΛΡCΛKoV EVEPΓEToV ΔIKΛIoV EΠIΦΛNoVC ΦIΛEΛΛHN(o)C; almost uncirculated;

ex: M Cohen, Israel.
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Phraates IV, 38 - 2 BC32 viewsAR dr., 3,95gr, 24,3mm; Sellwood 52.11, Shore 279, Sunrise -;
mint: Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ broad 3-layer diadem, loop and 3 ribbons joined at the ends; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long pointed beard in 3 rows of curls; segmented necklace; wart on forehead; cuirass; in right upper field eagle on line offering diadem; dotted border 9 to 18h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; the 7-line legend is illegible because of inadequate rev. flan preparation or double strike;

ex: B. Peus Auction 388/389, Germany.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC32 viewsAR dr., 3,51gr, 17,9mm; Sellwood 52.36, Shore 287, Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 13:30h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad 4-layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long shaped pointed beard in rows of curls; warts on forehead and next to nostril; necklace; in the right upper field eagle offering diadem; dotted border 11 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand, monogram below bow, eagle w/diadem behind head; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩ(Σ) BAΣIΛEΩN AIΣAKoV EVEIΓCT(o)V ΔIKAIoV (the previous 2 lines to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANoVΣ (Φ)IΛEΛΛHN(oΣ)

ex: H. Hass, Germany.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC32 viewsAR dr., 3,67gr, 18,6mm; Sellwood 54.14, Shore 301, Sunrise -;
mint: Mithradatkart; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long beard in 2 rows of curls; warts on forehead and nostril; necklace; in the right upper field eagle on line w/diadem, in the left crescent, no star;
rev.: archer, right, on seatless throne, w/bow in one hand, monogram below bow, eagle behind throne; meaningless 5-line legend;

ex: J. Elsen Auction V 70.
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Vologases III., 105 - 147 AD32 viewsAR dr., 3,29gr, 18,5mm; Sellwood 78.10, Shore 419, Sunrise-;
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; long triangular beard, mustache; long hair in 3 waves; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 7 to 17h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram below; small crescent between head and bow; 4 cross bars through throne back; 7 lines of legend visible: OΛIIΛͰ(ΛC) OΛCIIΛͰΛH IINO I+ΛIOV (to be read from the inside)IVIIΓIT (E)ΠIΦΛNO+ outside left line off flan;
under the seat small Ͱ probably remnant of the cross for the throne leg;
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Vologases VI., 208 - 228 AD32 viewsAR dr., 3,42gr, 19,83mm; Sellwood 88.20, Shore 459, 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 10 pellets on stalks, 4 pellets on stalks on the side, long ear flap w/ 6 pellets; mustache, long triangular beard composed of vertical lines, large eye; double necklace; in upper right field S⊃ (abbreviation of the king’s name); dotted border 7 to 15h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram Ā below bow; archer has both legs; 5 visible lines of legend, the top of which in Aramaic/Pahlavi, the others in 'Greek';

ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Vologases VI., 208 - 228 AD32 viewsAR dr., 3,80gr, 19,74mm; Sellwood 88.20var., Shore 459var., 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 14 pellets on stalks, 4 pellets on stalks on the side, long ear flap w/ 9 pellets; mustache, long triangular beard composed of vertical lines, molded cheek, large eye; double necklace w/an extra row of pellets; in upper right field S⊃ (abbreviation of the king’s name); complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram ⊼ below bow; archer has both legs and 1 foot; 4 visible lines of legend, the top Aramaic/Pahlavi line is off the flan, the other 4 in ‘Greek’;

ex: CNG Triton XIII (01/10), #820, ex T. Ballen Collection.
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Vologases VI., 208 - 228 AD32 viewsAR dr., 3,83gr, 19,73mm; Sellwood 88.23, Shore 462, Sunrise 460;
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 14 pellets on stalks, 4 pellets on stalks and ∪ on the side, extra long ear flap w/pellets; mustache, long triangular beard composed of vertical lines; segmented necklace; dotted border 7 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one extended hand and monogram ⊼ below bow; throne seat as − , archer has both legs; 5 visible lines of legend, the top line in Aramaic/Pahlavi, the other 4 in ‘Greek’;

ex: B. Peus Auktion 384/385 (11/05), # 410.
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Orodes II., 57 - 38 BC32 viewsAE11, 1,3gr., 11mm;
Sellw. 47 type, Shore --;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-layer necklace; star (sun?) in upper left, crescent in upper right field;
rev.: winged Nike walking, right, monogr. 34 at her feet on the right, 5 lines of illegible legend visible.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC32 viewsAE 14, 2,20gr., 14mm;
Sellw.--, (51type), Shore 305;
mint: Mithradatkart, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad diadem and ribbons; mustache, medium-long pointed beard; segmented necklace; prominent royal wart, dotted border 7:30 - 14h;
rev.: head of panther, right, 4 lines of legend visible; monogr. 30 on right side;

ex: Persepolis Galleries, UK.
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Artabanos II., 10 - 38 AD32 viewsAE13, 1,37gr., 13,44mm;
Sellw. 63.20, Shore 574;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12mm;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, bow and 2 ribbons; medium-long straight hair, mustache, long beard; 3 layer necklace, earring; dotted border 10 - 13h;
rev.: queen bust, right, w/crown/tiara, 2-layer necklace; complete dotted border;
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Artabanos II., 10 - 38 AD32 viewsAE13, 1,24gr., 12,81mm;
Sellw. 61.14, Shore --;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12mm;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, loop and ribbons; medium-long straight hair, mustache, long pointed beard; 3-layer necklace; dotted border 9 - 12h;
rev.: crescent over star;

ex: art-archaic.
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Unknown Ruler, ca. 150 - 200 AD,32 viewsAE dr., 3,68gr., 14,52mm;
Sellw. 93.6, Shore 479var., Koch 12, #128;
mint: Abarshahr, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/2-strand diadem and triangular loop; med.-long billowing hair, crest comb-like, handlebar mustache, beard, no cheek hair; large eye, straight nose; no jewelry; dotted border from 7 - 14h is dissected by crescent at 10h;
rev.: helmeted archer, right, propped against stool like seat, w/bow in extended hand; mint mark A over Π below; in left field ∐ and traces of other letters;
almost black patina;

ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Elymais -- Uncertain King, late 1st cent. BC to early 1st cent. AD32 viewsAE tdr., 15,94gr., 31mm;
Van’t Haaff 10.3.1-1D, Alram p.146, #466, pl. 15, NB1var.;
mint: Seleukia on the Hedyphon, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot, and 2 ribbons; hair protruding from under diadem, elongated bunch of wavy hair in back of neck, mustache, long tapering beard; earring, multi-turn torque ending in pellet; cuirass; in right field 3-bar anchor, star and crescent above, possibly 3 pellets in left field in front of beard; dotted border 8:30 - 12:30;
rev.: small head, left, w/diadem and ribbon; top hair as large bun, short beard, cuirass or tunic, surrounded by 4 illegible lines of letters;

ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Elymais: Uncertain King, late 1st cent. BC to early 1st cent. AD32 viewsAE dr. 3,50gr., 16,88mm;
Van’t Haaff 10.4.2-1A, Alram pl. 15, NB2var.;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot, and ribbon; hair protruding from under diadem, long lock in back of neck, mustache, lang tapering beard; earring, triple necklace; cuirass/tunic; in right field 2-crossbar anchor w/crescent and pellet above; border 12 - 15h;
rev.: field of several dashes;

ex: J. Elsen, BEL.
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Elymais -- Kamnaskires Orodes, 1st half of 2nd cent. AD32 viewsAE dr., 4,08gr., 15,09mm;
Van’t Haaff 12.3-1.2Ac-e, Alram 482 -485 var. (rev.);
mint: ? ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, facing,w/diadem and ribbons; small tuft in center of top hair, mustache, med.-long beard, large bunch of hair on either side, the vertical dotted lines pointing upward; necklace w/center medallion; in right field anchor w/2 crossbars and crescent w/pellet above, pellet left of anchor; dotted border 6 - 11h;
rev.: circle of slashes surrounding 2 large vertical center slashes;

ex: J. Elsen, BEL.
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Elymais -- Kamnaskires Orodes, 1st half of 2nd cent. AD32 viewsAE dr., 4,04gr., 15,23mm;
mint: ? , axis: 12H;
Van’t Haaff 12.2.1.-1B, Alram 482-485var. (rev.);
obv.: bare-headed, facing, w/2-strand diadem, 2 loops and ribbons; large, grape like bunch of hair on either side of head, mustache, med.-long beard; double necklace w/center medallions; tunic; in right field anchor w/2 crossbars, crescent w/pellet above;
rev.: field of seemingly random letters and symbols.
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Sakastan, late 1st cent.BC - early 1 cent. AD, unknown ruler over Phraates IV32 viewsAR dr., 3,84gr, 18,65mm; Sellw. 91.13var., Shore 473var., Mitch. V, #612, Alram --;
mint: (?), axis: 12h;
obv.: imitation Phraates IV. countermarked w/ Eukratides like bust, right; eagle in right upper field; countermark integrated in die;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow; 7-line corrupted legend;

ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Roman Empire: Caracalla, 198 - 217 AD;32 viewsAR denarius, 3,08gr, 18,52mm;
RIC IV-1, 144; C 658;
mint: Rome, year: 201 AD;
obv.: laureate draped bust, right, w/bow and 2 ribbons; short hair, beardless; legend: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG; complete dotted border;
rev.: Victoria striding, left, holding wreath in right and palm branch in left hand, on exergual line, legend: VICT PART MAX; dotted border 6 -13h.
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Roman Empire: Caracalla, 198 - 217 D32 viewsAR denarius, 3,28gr, 19,33mm;
RIC IV-1, 54b, RSC 175, BMCRE 262-3;
mint: Rome; year: 201 AD;
obv: laureate draped bust, right, w/bow and 2 ribbons, short hair, beardless; dotted border 9 -17h; legend: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG;
rev.: trophy w/2 raised shields on exergual line, facing, w/2 sitting Parthian prisoners on each side; legend: PART MAX PONT RP IIII; dotted border 7 - 11h and 12:30 - 17h
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Roman Empire: Lucius Verus, 161 - 169 AD32 viewsAR denarius, 2,83gr, 17,65mm;
RIC 566;
mint: Rome, axis: 18h;
obv.: laureate bust, right, w/loop and 2 ribbons; mustache, med.-long curly beard, short curly hair; legend: LVERVS AVG ARM PART MAX; dotted border 2 - 8:30 h;
rev.: Victory standing, right, w/ palm branch in right hand, placing shield inscribed VIC PAR on palm tree; exergual line; legend: TR P VI IMP IIII COS II; dotted border 2 - 4h;
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Sasanian Empire: Peroz I, 457 - 484 AD32 viewsAR dr., 4,16 gr., 33mm;
Göbl III/1, Sunrise 941var.;
mint: KL (Shirajan), axis: 15h;
obv.: bust, right, w/winged crown and korymbos set on crescent; large undulated bunch of hair in back of neck, short hair, mustache; earring, necklace; in left and right field curled ribbon (?); inside complete dotted border short Pahlavi legend on left, long on right side;
rev.: fire altar flanked by two attendants; next to alter base ribbons star and crescent to left and right of flames.

ex: Triskeles Auction 9, # 75;
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Parthia, Phraates II., 132 - 127 BC32 viewsAR dr., 4,02gr, 20mm;
Sellw. 16var., Shore - , Sunr. - ;
mint: Mithradatkert?, axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and knot; short hair longer in neck, short beard, very young face; dotted border 10 - 14h; in right field inside border MI;
rev.: slight inches; archer, right, on on-halos, w/bow in hand; 4-line legend w/guidelines: (B)AΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ; exergual line;
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Parthia, Phraates II., 132 - 127 BC32 viewsFourreé dr., 3,25gr, 20mm;
mint: Ekbatana; date: ca. 128-127 BC;
Obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad diadem, knot, and ribbons; short, cap-like hair, short beard, mustache; earring, necklace; dotted border 10 - 16:30h; scratches on portrait and fields, missing silver foil on beard, locks and field (8h);
rev.: archer, right, on on-halos, w/bow in one hand; exergual line, 4-line legend (2=): BAΣIΛEΩ(Σ) (…) APΣAKOY ΘEOΠ(A)T(O)P(OΣ); silver foil missing on rim (17:30h);

ex: Nisa Collection.
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Mithradates II, 121 - 91 BC31 viewsAR dr., 4,02gr, 22,1mm; Sellwood 24.16, Shore72, Sunrise --,
mint: Rhagai, axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and ribbons; short cap like hair, mustache, medium-long beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/finial; cuirass; dotted border 10 to 16h; traces of monograms in right field (removed?);
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos,/w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend beginning left and forming square: BAΣIΛE(ΩΣ) MEΓAΛoY AI(sic)ΣAK(oY) EΠIΦAN(oYΣ) in guide lines;

ex: CNG Triton XIII (ex: T. Ballen Collection)
ex: Peus Auction 388 (ex: R. Gonnella Collection).
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Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC,31 viewsAR dr., 4,16gr, 21,26mm; Sellwood 27.1, Shore 85; Sunrise 293;
mint: Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short cap like hair, mustache, long beard; earring, multi-turn torque w/ griffin finial; cuirass; dotted border 8 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; very long empty sleeve; 5-line legend: (B)AΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoYΣ;
with issue Sellwood 27 the title 'King of Kings' appears for the first time; also, the legends are becoming more and more sloppy - the celators seem to have particular difficulties cutting the letter B, the overly long horizontal bar of the letter Γ begins to appear frequently; the bottom line, here: 'MEΓAΛOY', must be read from the inside.

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Orodes II., 57 -38 BC31 viewsAR dr., 3,93gr, 20mm; Sellwood 45type, unlisted mint, Shore -, Sunrise - ;
mint: Margiane; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad diadem, knot and 2 or 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, short beard represented by 3 lines; multi-turn torque w/o finial; dotted border 10 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram above and below; 7-line legend: BΛCIΛEΩC BΛCIΛEΩN ΛENOC (right line to be read from the outside) ΠVEΠΦIΛO OVCKIΦICY (to be read from the outside) ΛPCΛKΠVCΛO ΛTOPOCΛIKΛ - beautifully executed letters but after the first 2 lines total nonsense;

ex: Pars Coins.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC31 viewsAR dr., 3,58gr, 18,2mm; Sellwood 52.10, Shore 276, Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ broad 4-layer diadem and 3 ribbons joined at the ends; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, long beard squared off at the tip; segmented necklace w/center medallion; wart on forehead; cuirass; in right upper field eagle offering diadem; stern looking face, transition to the Eastern looking series from Ekbatana;
rev.: archer, right, on legless and seatless throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BΛΣIΛEΩN APΣAKoV ΔIKAIoV EVEPΓETo(V) (the 2 previous lines to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANoVC (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHN(oC);

ex: H. Lanz, Germany.
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC31 viewsAR dr., 3,77gr, 19,7mm; Sellwood 52.31var.(exergual line), Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: court at Susa; axis: 14:30h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad 4-layer diadem and 4 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 13:30 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; 6-line legend visible; 1. line off flan, IΛCIΛCΩ(C) IΛCIΛCΩN ΛICIΛO CVCIΓ(rest off flan) ΔIKΛIOV (the last 2 lines to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANO(VC) outside left line off flan; very large straight exergual line;

ex: H. Hass, Germany.
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Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 AD31 viewsAE dr., 2,87gr, 16,9mm; Sellwood 56 type, Shore -, Sunrise -; unlisted type?
mint: unknown; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/3 layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, long tapered beard; 3-turn necklace; crescent and star in left, Nike offering diadem in right upper field; dotted border 10 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand, no monogram below; behind archer’s head star; totally stylized meaningless legend,

ex: Gitbud & Naumann, Germany.
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Artabanos II., 10 - 38 AD31 viewsAR tdr., 14,74gr, 26, 4mm; Sellwood 61.2.; Shore 330 var., Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, long tapered beard cut at end; 3-turn necklace; tunic or cuirass;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/palm branch in outstretched hand; above arm ΓOP (ΓOPΠIAIOY?); exergual line; 7-line legend: (BACIΛCΩC) (BACIΛCΩN) (ΛPCΛKOY) (CYCPΓETOY) ΔIKAIOY CTOYC (C)ΠIΦANOYC (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHNOC.

ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA; ex: Triton II, 12/98, #1380 (multiple coin lot).
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Vardanes I., 40 - 45 AD31 viewsAR dr., 3,29gr, 20.15mm; Sellwood 64.34var., Shore 356 Sunrise 415;
mint: Mithradatkart; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad 3-strand diadem, double loop and 2 ribbons;, medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, short beard; earring, 3-turn necklace; uneven line in center of forehead; in left upper field star over crescent; dotted border 10 to 15;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; behind throne monogram; meaningless legend consisting of V’s and Λ’s.

ex: S. Album Auction 20, #38.

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Vonones II., 51 AD31 viewsAR dr., 3,66gr, 24mm; Sellwood 67.1, Shore 369, Sunsrise 417var. (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 broad ribbons; beardless, mustache; wart on forehead; 3 layer necklace; tunic/cuirass /metal studs or ornaments; stars in left and right upper field; dotted border 8 to 15h; 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: OΛCIΛCΛ(C) OΛCIΛCΛN ΛIIΛNO(V) ΛI(XΛI)OV (bottom line missing) CΠIΦΛNOVC (Φ)IΛIΛΛNOC;

ex: Vienna Coin Show, VA.
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Vologases III, 105 - 147 AD31 viewsAR dr., 3,74gr, 19,5mm; Sellwood 78.5, Shore 415, Sunrise 439var. (Pakoros I., 78-120 AD);
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; long triangular beard, mustache; long hair in 3 waves; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 8:30 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram below; throne seat (−) and 4 cross bars through back, archer is missing left lower leg, cross below right thigh for throne leg; 6 lines of legend readable: ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛC ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛͶ ΛͰIΛNO(V) ΛIXΛIOV (to be read from the inside) (E)ΠIΦΛͶOVC (ΦI)ΛIΛΛHX(OC);

ex: B. Murphy, PA.
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Vologases III., 105 - 147 AD31 viewsAR dr., 3,67gr, 19,3mm; Sellwood 78.6, Shore -, Sunrise 439var. (Pakoros I., 78-120 AD);
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; long triangular beard, mustache; long hair in 3 waves; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 8:30 to 14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and mint monogram below; throne seat (..) and 4 cross bars through back, archer is missing left lower leg, cross below right thigh for throne leg; 5 lines of legend readable: ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛC ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛͶ ΛͰIΛV(OV) ΛIXΛIOV (to be read from the inside) bottom line off flan (E)ΠIΦΛͶOV(C) outside left line off flan;

ex: H. Hass, GER.
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Parthamaspates, 116 AD,31 viewsAR dr., 3,79gr, 20,5mm; Sellwood 81.1., Shore 423, Sunrise 449 (Sanatrukes ?);
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/ tiara and broad diadem, 2 loops, 2 broad ribbons, and a string of pearls; tiara adorned w/5-point star on the side and a pearl bow, a string of pearls (?) over the crest and 5 crescent shaped ornaments in between; short beard or stubble; earring behind tiara flap, 2 layer necklace; tunic border is a row of dots (pearls?); dotted border 8 to 15h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below; throne back has 5 cross bars, the seat is symbolized by a dash, the cross below the archer’s right thigh may stand for the missing left foot and lower leg or for the throne legs; 5 lines of legend visible: ⧠ΛIIΛͰΛ(Ͷ) ΛͰIΛN⧠ ΛIVIIΓ.I ΔIXΛI⧠ (the 2 bottom lines are to be read from the inside), (EΠI)+ΛͶ⧠V;

ex: CNG, 12/2001.
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Osroes II., 190 AD31 viewsAR dr., 3,36gr, 20,05mm; Sellwood 85.1var., Shore 437var., Sunrise 453var.;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, 4-strand diadem, 2 loops, and 3 ribbons; crest of tiara decorated w/pellets on stalks, side w/a strip of something; long ear flaps; long pointed beard of vertical lines, mustache; earring, segmented necklace; dotted border 7 to 16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand, below mint monogram A w/top bar; trace of a left leg (!), throne back w/2 cross bars; no Aramaic/Pahlavi top line, 7 lines of ‘Greek’ legend;

ex: H. Hass, GER.
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