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Parthia, Artabanos I. 127 - 123 BCAR dr., 3.6gr, 19,9mm; Sellwood 19.2, Shore 58 (this coin), Sunrise --;
mint: Ekbatana or Rhagai(?), axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; cap like hair in 5 waves, long pointed beard; earring, 3-turn torque; dotted border 10 to 17h, test cut at 8h;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand, 4-line legend in 2+2 format: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOP(OΣ);

in: Fred Shore, Parthian Coins & History, CNG 1993, p. 97, #58.
SchatzMar 22, 2021
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Parthia, Phraates II., 132 - 127 BCAR dr., 4,04gr, 20mm;
Sellw. 16var., Shore 44, Sunr. - ;
mint: Mithradatkert?, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot, and 2 ribbons; medium long hair, mustache, short beard; earring, necklace; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos w/bow in left hand; 4-line legend (2+2) w/o guidelines: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΘEoΠAToPoΣ ; exergual line, monogram 6 for Mithradatkert (?) below.
1 commentsSchatzMar 20, 2021
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Parthia, Phraates II., 132 - 127 BCFourreé 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.
1 commentsSchatzMar 20, 2021
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Parthia, Phraates II., 132 - 127 BCAR 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;
1 commentsSchatzMar 20, 2021
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Parthia, Mithradates I., 165 - 132 BCAR tdr., 15,24gr, 28mm;
Sellw. 13.3, Shore 36, Sunrise 261;
mint: Seleukia, axis : 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, right, w/diadem and ribbon; medium long cap like hair, medium long curly beard, mustache; necklace, earring (?); reed and pellet border 12-16h;
rev.: young Herakles standing right w/ club (and lion’s skin ?) in left arm and skyphos in right hand; below exergual line date ΓOP = 140,39 BC; 4-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ; in left field monogram.
SchatzMar 17, 2021
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Orodes II. 57 - 38 BCAR dr., 3,42gr, 19,92mm;
Sellw. - , Shore - , Sunrise - , Senior ISCH 201.6;
mint: Seistan (?) mint mark unidentified (Drangiane?), axis : 13h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot, and 3 ribbons; medium-longhair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; no wart; multi-layer torque w/pellet finial; in right upper field crescent, in left upper field star; dotted border 11 - 14h;
rev: archer, right, on throne w/bow and mint mark (unidentified) below; 6-line legend visible:
(BA)CIΛ(EΩC) (A)PCAKo(Y) bottom line illegible ΘEOΠATPOC ΦIΛEΛHNOC; behind throne anchor symbol.
2 commentsSchatzMar 13, 2021
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Mithradates I. 165 - 132 BCAR tdr., 15,24gr, 28mm;
Sellw. 13.3, Shore 36, Sunrise 261;
mint: Seleukia, axis : 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, right, w/diadem and ribbon; medium long cap like hair, medium long curly beard, mustache; necklace, earring (?); reed and pellet border 12-16h;
rev.: young Herakles standing right w/ club (and lion’s skin ?) in left arm and skyphos in right hand; below exergual line date ΓOP = 140,39 BC; 4-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ; in left field monogram.
1 commentsSchatzMar 13, 2021
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Phriapatios to Mithradates I., 185 - 132 BCAR dr., 4,11gr, 18,99mm,
Sellw. 10.1, Shore 12, Sunrise 254;
mint: Hekatomphylos, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/bashlik w/2 ties, diadem w/knot and 2 ribbons; beardless,, 3 large forelocks; earring; dotted border 10 - 14h; dot in right field;
rev.: archer seated right on omphalos, w/bow; exergual line, 3 line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY; light incuse, dark cabinet tone.
SchatzMar 13, 2021
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Elymais - Kamnaskires III. w/Anzaze, ca. 82/1 - 73/72AR 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).
2 commentsSchatzFeb 28, 2021
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Elymais - Kamnaskires IV., ca. 63/2 - 54/3 BCAR dr., 3,9gr, 17,75 mm;
Van’t H. 8.1, 2-3, Alram - ; Sunrise
mint: traveling court mint; date: NΣ = SE 250 (63/2 BC); axis: 12h;
obv.;: young, bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; no beard, short, no mustache, Greek-style hair; earring, no necklace; cuirass (?); dotted border 8:30 - 14:00h;
rev: Zeus-Belos, left, on throne; vertical long staff in left hand, Nike offering diadem in right hand, monogr. K (?) to the left of knees; 4-line garbled Greek legend, in exergue NΣ (date).
1 commentsSchatzFeb 28, 2021
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Elymais - Kamnaskires II. Nikephoros (?), ca. 145 -139 BCAr dr., 4,7gr, 18,09mm,
Alram 433, pl. 14 , Van’t H. 2.1.2-1b, J. Dilmaghani, “Parthian Coins from Mithradates II. to Orodes II.” in Num. Chron. 1986, p. 217, and plate 24.2;
Mint: Susa (?), axis: 08:00h;
Obv.: bare headed floating bust, right, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; short Greek style hair, no beard or mustache; large ear; reed and pellet border 6:00 - 15:00;
Rev.: Apollo, left, on omphalos, holding bow and arrow; BAΣIΛEΩΣ on the right side, (K)AMN(retrograde)AΣKI(POY) on the left side, exergual line, in exergue: HΣ; whether this is a date is uncertain.
1 commentsSchatzFeb 28, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases VI., 208 - 228 ADBI tdr., 12,32gr; 25,44mm; Sellw. 88.3, 4 or 7, Shore 451, Sunrise 458var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, loop, and 3 ribbons, tiara has extra long ear flap and horn on the side; mustache, long tapered beard; earring, 2-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic border w/fishbone pattern; in right field a large B, dotted border 14 to 16h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, faced by goddess in long robe; between the heads the year AKΦ (209/210); partial left line EΠIΦ(ANOVC), exergual line;
nice dark tone;
SchatzFeb 25, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases VI., 208 - 228 ADBI tdr., 7,41gr; 25,04mm; Sellw. 88.3, 4 or 7, Shore 451, Sunrise 458var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, loop, and 3 ribbons, tiara has extra long ear flap; mustache, long tapered beard composed of dashes, lock on forehead; earring, 2-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic; in right field a large B, partial dotted border 13 to 14h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, faced by goddess in long robe; between the heads the year AKΦ (209/210); partial left line EΠIΦ(ANOVC).
1 commentsSchatzFeb 25, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases VI., 208 - 228 ADBI tdr., 12,34gr; 25,04mm; Sellw. 88.3, 4 or 7, Shore 451, Sunrise 458var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, loop, and 3 ribbons, tiara has extra long ear flapand horn on the side; mustache, long tapered beard, hair lock on forehead; earring, 2-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic; in right field a large B, dotted border 13 to 17:30h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, faced by goddess in long robe; between the heads the year AKΦ (209/210); partial left line EΠ(IΦANOVC).
SchatzFeb 25, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases V., 191 - 208 ADBI tdr., 7,49gr; 22,94mm; Sellw. 87 type, Shore 442 type, Sunrise 457 type;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: head, left, w/2-strand diadem, loop, and 4 ribbons; curly hair on top, side hair in a bun of concentric curls over the ear, mustache, long triangular beard ; earring, 2-layer necklace w/central medallion;
rev.: king, left, on throne, faced by goddess in long robe; between the heads illegible year;

the beakiest nose in my collection; rather degenerated die cutting craftsmanship.
SchatzFeb 20, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases V., 191 - 208 ADBI tdr., 13,13gr; 24,66mm; Sellw. 87.10-11, Shore 442, Sunrise 457;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: EΦ (193/94 AD);
obv.: head, left, w/multi-strand diadem, loop, and 4 ribbons; curly hair on top, side hair in a bun of concentric curls over the ear, mustache, long triangular beard ; earring, 2-layer necklace w/central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year EΦ; exergual line; partial letters around the edge.
SchatzFeb 20, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases V., 191 - 208 ADBI tdr., 11,46gr; 22,2mm; Sellw. 87.2-9, Shore 442-47var., Sunrise 457var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΔΦ (192 AD);
obv.: head, left, w/4-strand diadem and 3 ribbons; hair in a bun of concentric curls over the ear, mustache, long triangular beard ; earring, 2-layer necklace w/central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ΔΦ; exergual line; partial letters around the edge; small deposits of copper on obv. and rev.
1 commentsSchatzFeb 20, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191 ADBI (silver wash) tdr., 9,05gr; 25mm; Sellw. 84.125, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: BΦ, month ΔYΣTPOΣ (Febr. 190 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/ornamental horn on the side and long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year BΦ; exergual line; parts of 1 line of legend in exergue readable: VCT.
SchatzFeb 19, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191 ADBI (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).
SchatzFeb 19, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191 ADBI tdr., 12,75gr; 26mm; Sellw. 84.120, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: Φ, month Artemisios (April 188 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/ornamental horn on the side and long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year Φ; exergual line; parts of 4 lines of legend visible: (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) (O)ΛAΓ(ACOV) (AP)TEM(ICIOV) (E)ΠI+A(NOVC).
1 commentsSchatzFeb 19, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191 ARBI tdr., 13,83gr; 25,62mm; Sellw. 84.49, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ζΠY, month ΔIOΣ (Oct. 174 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border, on shoulder Ε and crescent; in right field a large B; border 12-16h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ζΠY; exergual line; parts of 5 lines of legend visible: (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) (OΛ)AΓA(COV) ΔIOV (Δ)IKA(IOV) EΠI+A(NOVC).
SchatzFeb 19, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147-191 ADBI tdr., 13,88gr; 24,74mm; Sellw. 84.48, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: EΠY, month ΔIOΣ(Oct. 173 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 4 ribbons; tiara w/long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard (dashes) w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year EΠY; exergual line; parts of 4 lines of legend visible: BACI(ΛEΩN) ΔI(OV) IYEPΓE(TOV) (E)ΠI+A(NOVC);
SchatzFeb 19, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV.,147 - 191BI tdr. (silver wash?), 12,41gr; 24,73mm; Sellw. 84.57-60., Shore , Sunrise - ;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΘΠ?;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and broad diadem, 1 loop and 1 broad ribbon; tiara w/long ear flap; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard w/squared-off tip; earring, necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ΘΠ?; exergual line; 1 line of legend visible: EΠI+Λ(NOVC).
SchatzFeb 19, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191ADBI tdr., 13,21gr., 28,4mm;
Sellw. 84.13, Shore 427, Sunrise --;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, complete set of hooks on crest and very long, backward bent ear flap, horn on side; temple lock, mustache, long beard clipped at end; 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons; triple necklace w/center beads, earring; cuirass; B in right field; dotted border 8-11,13-16h;
rev: king on throne, left, receiving diadem from facing goddess; year ΔΞΥ (152 AD) between heads, month AΠΕΛΑΙ(ΟΥ)(Nov.) under exergual line. 5 of 7-line legend visible: BACIΛ(EΩΣ) BACIΛ(EΩN) (APCAKOY) (OLA)ΓACO(Y) ΔIKAI(OY) EΠIΦANOYC (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC); test cut in center.
SchatzFeb 18, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191ADBI 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).
SchatzFeb 18, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases IV., 147 - 191ADBI tdr., 14,04gr; 27,11mm; Sellw. 84.13var., Shore 427, Sunrise 451var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΔΞY (151/152 AD) ;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 4 ribbons; tiara w/row of dots on crest and horn on the side; 1 lock of hair on temple, mustache, long beard w/squared-off tip; earring, 2-layers of necklace visible; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; dotted border 13 to 16h; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe w/staff or sceptre; between the heads the year ΔΞY; exergual line; 4 lines of legend visible: BACIΛEΩ(N) (AP)CA(KOY) OΛAΓAC(OY) (E)ΠIΦANO(YC).
1 commentsSchatzFeb 18, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases III., 105 - 147 ADBI tdr., 13,6gr; 28mm; Sellw. 79.14, Shore -, Sunrise 447;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: EΛY (123/124 AD);
obv.: head, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; tiara w/row of dots and 4 single and 1 double upright hooks on crest; 1 lock of hair on temple, 2+2 curls below loop, mustache, short beard in 2 rows of curls; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 7 to 9h and 13 to 16h; in right field a large B;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe, holding staff/sceptre; between the heads the year EΛY; exergual line; 5 lines of legend legible: (B)ACIΛE(ΩN) OΛAΓA(COY) ΔIKAIO(Y) EΠIΦANO(YC), name of month off flan.
1 commentsSchatzFeb 18, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases III., 105 - 147 ADBI tdr., 10,55gr; 26.7mm; Sellw. 79.4, Shore 407, Sunrise 446;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΓΛY, month ΠEPITEIOY (Jan. 122 AD) ;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 hook-like loop and 2 broad ribbons; tiara w/row of dots and 4 single and 1 double upright hooks on crest; 1 lock of hair on temple, 2+2 curls below loop, mustache, short beard in 2 rows of curls; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental fishbone border; dotted border 12 to 17h; in right field a large Δ;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in long robe; between the heads the year ΓΛY; exergual line; 7 lines of legend legible: (B)ACI(ΛEΩC) BACIΛE(ΩN) OΛAΓAC(OY) ΔIKAIOY ΠEPITEI(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (Φ)IΛEΛΛHN(OC).
1 commentsSchatzFeb 18, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases III., 105 - 147 ADBI tdr., 11,85gr; 25,5mm; Sellw. 79.4var., Shore 406, Sunrise 445;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: ΓΛY (121/122 AD);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem, 1 hook-like loop and 3 ribbons; tiara w/row of dots and 4 single and 1 double upright hooks on crest; 1 lock of hair on temple, 2+2 curls below loop, mustache, short beard in 2 rows of curls; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; in right field a large Γ dotted border 11 to 14h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess w/turret crown (and beard?), long robe, holding staff/sceptre; between the heads the year ΓΛY; exergual line; 3 lines of legend legible: BACIA(EΩC) ΔIKAIO(Y) EΠIΦANOY(C), month and king’s name off flan; deep brown patina.
SchatzFeb 18, 2021
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Parthia -- Artabanos III., 80 - 90 ADAR tdr., 13,48gr, 26,6mm; Sellwood 74.3, Shore -, Sunrise 441 (Artabanos V, 79/80-ca.85) AD); Sinisi Type I, p.104
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: November (?) 80 AD
obv.: bare-headed, left, 4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, med.-long beard gently rounded off; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic w/ornamental fishbone border;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering untied diadem in right hand; dagger on left side(?); 6 lines of legend visible: (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) (APTA)BAN(OY) ΔIKΛIOY (A)ΠE (ΛAIOY?) EΠIΦΛNOYC (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC); year between the heads BΦT (80/81 AD); exergual line;
In F. Sinisi, SNP, plate coin, cf. Plate 50, Artabanos III Type I/1(1), #844A.
SchatzFeb 18, 2021
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Parthia -- Artabanos III., 80 - 90 ADAR tdr., 11,57gr, 27,22mm; Sellwood 74.2-5, Shore -, Sunrise 441 (Artabanos V, 79/80-ca. 85 AD); Sinisi Type I, p. 104;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, 4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, med.-long beard gently rounded off; earring, 3-layer necklace; tunic w/ornamental fishbone border; dotted border 14 to 16h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering untied diadem in right hand; dagger on left side(?); 4 lines of legend visible: BACIΛE(ΩN) ΔIK(ΛIOV) EΠIΦΛNO(VC) (Φ)ΛIEΛΛHN(OC); year between the heads BΦT (80/81 AD), exergual line;
1 commentsSchatzFeb 18, 2021
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADSellw. 77.1 (type), Shore --, Sunrise 435;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: AD 92/3 (Sel. 404);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons, tiara has hooks along pearl-studded crest and a horn or turned-up ear flap as well as eight-point star on the side; mustache, short beard, temple lock and 4 neck curls; ear ring, double necklace; tunic/cuirass; letter A in right field; dotted border 10 to 15h;
rev.: king, left, w/short sword, seated on throne receiving wreath or diadem from facing Tyche; between the heads ΔY = 404 Sel.; exergual line; 6 partially visible lines of legend surrounding figures: (BA)CIΛE(ΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APCAK(OY)
ΠAKOP(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHN(OC).
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADAR tdr., 13,36gr, 27,7mm; Sellwood 77 type, Shore -, Sunrise -; Sinisi, Type IVc, p. 88;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-layer diadem, loop, and 1 broad ribbon; 6 hooks, 1 double hook and 1 row of dots (pearls?) on crest of tiara, medium-long hair in 2 waves of triple curls, mustache, short beard; lock on temple; earring, 4 layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental herringbone border; dotted border 7 to 11h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, dagger on his left(?), facing goddess offering diadem in right hand while holding staff/sceptre in left arm; between head year ΔY (= 92/93 AD); 7 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APCAK(OY) ΠAKOPO(Y) (Δ)IKAIOY EΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛ(HNOC); exergual line;

ex: The David Sellwood Collection.
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADAR tdr., 14,29gr, 25,84mm; Sellwood 76.1, Shore -, Sunrise 433 (Pakoros I, 78 - 120 AD); Sinisi, Type III, p. 87;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, torso facing, w/broad diadem and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, mustache, short beard; lock on temple; 4 layer necklace w/pendant(?); cuirass/tunic w/ornamental herringbone border; dagger on left side ?; dotted border 7:30 to 11:30;
rev.: king, right, on throne, dagger on his left(?), facing goddess offering diadem in right hand while holding staff/sceptre in left arm; between head year ΔY (= 92/93 AD); 6 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACIΛEΩ(N) APCAK(OY) ΠAKOPO(Y) ΔIKAIOY ΠANH(MOY)? EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHN(OΣ); exergual line;

a Sinisi (Sylloge Nummorum Parthicorum) plate coin, #1175A, plate 62;
also in: Parthia.com, Pakoros II., type 76; and in: Parthika.fr, Les Différentes Types.
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADAR tdr., 9,08gr, 27,45mm; Sellwood 75.5, Shore -, Sunrise -, Sinisi Type II, p. 86;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/facing torso; 4-layer diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, short chin beard and sideburns(?); 3-layer necklace; tunic w/ornamental border; in upper right field Δ; dotted border 11 to 16h;
rev.: king, left, on horseback, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand behind her male figure w/untied diadem(?); only 4 letters of top 2 lines of legend readable: IΛ and IΛ; year between the heads ΔΦT (82/83 AD), month in exergue unreadable;
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADAR 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;
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADAR tdr., 8,94gr, 26,8mm; Sellwood 73.10, Shore 394var., Sunrise 430var. (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD), Sinisi Type I d, p. 84;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, beardless; 3-layer necklace; in upper right field E; dotted border 8 to 13h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand; dagger on the left side(?); 4 lines of legend readable: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACIΛE(ΩN) (APCAKOY) (Π)AKOP(OV) EΠIΦANOV(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛH(NOC); exergual line; between the heads the year AΦT (79 AD);
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADAR tdr., 14,41gr, 28,3mm; Sellwood 73.7 or 8, Shore 394var., Sunrise 430var. (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD), Sinisi Type I var., p. 84;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-layer broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, beardless; 3-layer necklace; in upper right field Γ; dotted border 8 to 16h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand; dagger on the left side(?); 4 lines of legend readable: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACIΛ(EΩN) (APCAKOY) (Π)AK(OPOV) EΠIΦANO(VC) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHN(OC); exergual line; between the heads the year ΦT (78 AD);
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADAR tdr., 14,43gr, 27,91mm; Sellwood 73.2-5, Shore 394, Sunrise 430var. (Pakoros I, 78-120AD), Sinisi Type Ib, p. 84;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem, 2 loops and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, beardless; 3-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental border; in upper right field B; dotted border 8 to 13:30h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand; dagger on the left side(?); 6 lines of legend readable: BACIΛEΩ(C) BACIΛEΩ(N) APC(AKOY) ΠAKO(POV) EΠIΦAN(OVC) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛH(NOC); exergual line; between the heads the year ΘΠT (= 77/78 AD);
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Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADBI tdr, 14,13gr, 26,52mm;
Sellw. 73.2var., Shore 394, Sinisi II. 1.3.3.a. type Ia;
mint: Seleukia, date: Θ∏T (=77/78 AD), no month;
obv.: bare headed, left, w/diadem, 2 loops, and 2 wide ribbons; beardless, medium-long hair in 4 waves; 3-layer necklace; robe w/ornate border; dotted border 12:30 - 17:30h; surface cracks on face, chipping @8:30h, scratches in right field next to letter A;
rev: king, right, on throne, facing goddess in long robe presenting wreath/diadem in right hand; Θ∏T between heads; 3 lines of standard legend visible: … … … … ΔIKAI(OY) E∏IΦAN(OYΣ) (ΦIƛ)EƛƛHN(OΣ); name of ∏AKOPOΣ on left side off flan, month in exergue off flan.
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADAR tdr., 14,13gr, 26,5mm; Sellwood 73.2., Shore 394, Sunrise 430 (Pakoros I, 78-120 AD), Sinisi Type Ia, p. 84;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ 4-layer broad diadem, 2 loops and 2 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves of curls, beardless; 3-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental border; in upper right field A; dotted border 12:30 to 17:30h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/staff or sceptre offering diadem in right hand; dagger on the left side(?); 4 lines of legend readable: ΔIKAIO(V) (A)PTE(MIΣIOV) EΠIΦANO(VC) (ΦIΛE)ΛΛHN(OC); exergual line; between the heads the year ΘΠT (= 77/78 AD)
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Parthia -- Vologases II., 76/77 - 79 ADAR tdr., 14,49gr, 28,6mm;
Sellw. 72.1-2 (type), Shore --, Sunrise 427;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 13h, date: AD 77/78 Sel. 389 (ΘΠT);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and a broad 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons, tiara crest has 4 single hooks and 1 double hook at peak; 1 temple lock and 4 neck curls, med.-long beard , mustache; earring, triple necklace; tunic/cuirass; in right field letter A; dotted border 14 to 21:30h;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne, receiving diadem from Tyche’s right hand, scepter in her left hand; exergual line; between the 2 heads year ΘΠT = 389 Sel., no month; 4 partial lines of legend form square around figures: (B)ACIΛ(EΩC) (Ω)ΛAΓA(CEC) (Δ)IKAIOY EΠIΦANO(YC).
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Parthia -- Vardanes II., 55 - 58 ADBI tdr., 14,25gr, 27,1mm;
Sellw. 69.10-12, Shore 383var.;
Mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: ΘΣT (=57/58 AD), no month;
Obv.: bare headed, left, w/diadem, loop and 2 ribbons; medium long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; royal wart; 3-layer necklace; robe w/ornate border; dotted border 11:30 - 12h; scratches in left field;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess in long robe, extending her right hand w/wreath/diadem; 5 lines of standard legend visible: (BACIƛEΩΣ) BACIƛEΩ(N) APCA(KOY) EYEPΓE(TOY)
ΔIKAIO(Y) E∏IɸA(NOYΣ) (ɸIƛEƛƛHNOΣ); ΘΣT; cleaned coin w/grainy surfaces.
SchatzFeb 08, 2021
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Parthia -- Vardanes II., 55 - 58 ADBI tdr., 12,78gr; 28,4mm; Sellw. 69.12 , Shore 383, Sunrise 420, Sinisi, Sylloge, p. 80-82, II.131&2, a) Type I;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: 57/58 AD (month June);
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ broad diadem, 1 loop and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, bangs, mustache, short beard; wart on temple; 4-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess holding staff/sceptre; between the heads the year ΘΞΓ; exergual line; 7 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) BACIΛE(ΩN) (AP)CAK(OY) EYEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY (to be read from the inside), ΠANIM(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHNO(C);
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Parthia -- Vardanes II. 55 - 58 ADAR 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;
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Parthia -- Vardanes II., 55 - 58 ADAR tdr., 14,48gr, 26,68mm; Sellwood 69 type, Shore 382, Sunrise 420var. (year); Sinisi, Sylloge, p. 80, II.3.2.1 and 2;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/broad diadem, and loop; medium-long hair in 4 waves, bangs, mustache, short beard; wart on forehead; multi-layer necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ornamental border; dotted border 9 - 13;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess offering diadem in outstretched right hand while holding staff/sceptre in left arm; between head year Ϛ(Stigma)ΞT ( 366 = 54/5 AD); 6 lines of legend visible: (BAΣIΛEΩΣ) (B)AΣIΛ(EΩN) (APΣAKOV off flan) (EV)EPΓ(ETOV) ΔIKAIOV (the bottom line to be read from the inside), EΠIΦΛNO(VΣ) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHN(OΣ); exergual line;
this coin is also shown in Parthia.com, 'Vardanes II. Tetradrachms Dated 366' (http://www.parthia.com/vardanes2_366.htm).
SchatzFeb 08, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases I., 59-78 (second reign)BI tdr., 14,06gr; 26,87mm;
Sellw. 68.7 , Shore 371var., Sunrise -; Sinisi type II/2(1b), p.58,59;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: 65/66AD (month illegible);
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ 4-strand diadem, 1 loop and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short pointed beard; 3-layer necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30;
rev.: king, left, on throne, receiving palm branch from facing goddess; between the heads the year ZOT; exergual line; 5 lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) BACI(ΛEΩN) (APCAKOY) (EY)EPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY (illegible) EΠIΦANOYC (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNOC;
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Parthia -- Vologases I., 51-78 ADAR tdr, 14,22gr, 27,07mm
Sellw. 68.10-11, Shore 370var.
Mint: Seleukia, date EΣT (=53/54 AD), no month;
Obv.: bare headed, head turned to the left, w/diadem, medium long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; 3-strand necklace w/center medallion; robe w/ornate border; dotted border 8-11:30;
Rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess in long robe extending wreath in tight hand; 7-line standard legend, month in emerge off flan, EΣT between heads; toned flan.
SchatzFeb 08, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases I., 51-78 ADBI tdr., 14,66gr; 27,55mm; Sellw. 68.2 , Shore 370var., Sunrise 419; Sinisi type I/1(1a), p.56ff.
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: August 50 AD;
obv.: bare-headed, head turned to the left, w/ diadem of 2 broad strands and 3 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of curls, mustache, short beard; 3-layer necklace w/ central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 11 to 16;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess; between the heads the year BXT= 51 AD; exergual line; 8 lines of legend: BACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) (AP)CAK(OY) EYEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from inside) (Γ)OPΠI(AIOY) EΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNO(C);
SchatzFeb 07, 2021
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Parthia -- Vologases I, 51-54/55 AD (first reign)BI tdr., 14,66gr; 27,55mm; Sellw. 68.2 , Shore 370var., Sunrise 419; Sinisi type I/1(1a), p.56ff.
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: August 50 AD;
obv.: bare-headed, head turned to the left, w/ diadem of 2 broad strands and 3 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of curls, mustache, short beard; 3-layer necklace w/ central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 11 to 16;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess; between the heads the year BXT= 51 AD; exergual line; 8 lines of legend: BACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) (AP)CAK(OY) EYEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from inside) (Γ)OPΠI(AIOY) EΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNO(C);
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Parthia -- Vologases I., 51 - 54/55 AD (first reign)BI tdr., 14,66gr; 27,55mm; Sellw. 68.2 , Shore 370var., Sunrise 419; Sinisi type I/1(1a), p.56ff.
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h; date: August 50 AD;
obv.: bare-headed, head turned to the left, w/ diadem of 2 broad strands and 3 broad ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of curls, mustache, short beard; 3-layer necklace w/ central medallion; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; dotted border 11 to 16;
rev.: king,left, on throne receiving diadem from facing goddess; between the heads the year BXT= 51 AD; exergual line; 8 lines of legend: BACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) (AP)CAK(OY) EYEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from inside) (Γ)OPΠI(AIOY) EΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNO(C);
SchatzFeb 07, 2021
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Parthia -- Gotarzes II, 45 - 51 ADAR tdr., 14,47gr, 27,2mm; Sellwood 65.25-27, Shore 362, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of circular curls, lock on temple (in stead of wart?), mustache, long beard; 4-turn necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ star on chest; dotted border 5 - 7h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia (and rather prominent breasts) and receiving diadem; year AXT (50/51 AD) between the heads; exergual line; 5-lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (BACIΛEΩN) (AP)CA(KOY) (E)YEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside) month ?? EΠIΦΛN(OYC) (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC);
SchatzFeb 07, 2021
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Gotarzes II., 40 - 51 ADAR tdr., 14,24gr, 27,67mm; Sellwood 65.20, Shore 361, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of circular curls, lock on temple (in stead of wart?), mustache, long beard; 4-turn necklace; cuirass/tunic w/ star on chest;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving diadem; year XT (49 AD) between the heads; exergual line; 6-lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (BA)CIΛEΩ(N) (A)PCAKO(Y) EVEPΓETO(Y) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside) APTEMIC(IOY) EΠIΦΛNO(YC) (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC) ; date: March/April 49 AD;
SchatzFeb 07, 2021
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Parthia -- Gotarzes II., 40 - 51 ADAR tdr., 14,12gr, 27,15mm; Sellwood 65.9, Shore 358, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 rows of circular curls, lock on temple (in stead of wart?), mustache, long beard; 4-turn necklace; cuirass/tunic; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving diadem; year HNT (46 AD) between the heads; exergual line; 6-lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (B)ACI(ΛEΩN) (APCAKOY) (EV)EPΓET(OY) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside) AVANA (?) EΠIΦΛNOY(C) (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHNO(C) ;
SchatzFeb 07, 2021
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Parthia -- Vardanes I, 40 - 45 ADAR tdr, 13,89gr, 27,35mm
Sellw.64.21, Shore 350,
mint: Seleukeia, date ENT (=63 AD), no month;
Obv.: bare headed, left, w/diadem and t3 double loops on top and on1 behind; medium long hair in 4 waves, short mustache and beard; royal wart; 3-strand necklace; cuirass/robe, star and E on shoulder; dotted border 10-17h, large flan chip @8h;
rev.: king, right, seated on throne., on left, facing goddess w/palm branch in extended right hand, cornucopia in left; 7-line legend visible: ΒACIƛEΩΣ BACIƛEΩN … EVEPΓET.. ΔIKAION E IɸAN… IƛEƛƛH…. The date ENT between the heads, month off flan; dark discoloration in upper center.
SchatzFeb 07, 2021
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Parthia -- Vardanes I, 40 - 45 ADAR tdr., 14,04gr, 25,67mm; Sellwood 64.21, Shore 350, Sunrise 413;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, wart on temple, mustache, short pointed beard; 3-turn necklace; cuirass w/star, A, and a large E on its side on chest; dotted border 13 to 17:30h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving palm branch in extended hand; year ENT (43 AD); exergual line; 8-line legend: BACIΛ(E(ΩC) BACIΛE(ΩN) (APCAKOY) (EVEPΓETOY) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside)AΠEΛΛIO(Y)) EΠI(Φ)ΛNOYC (Φ)IΛEΛΛHNO(C) ; date: November 43;
SchatzFeb 07, 2021
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Parthia -- Vardanes I., 40 - 45 AD
AR tdr., 14,56gr, 27,77mm; Sellwood 64.7, Shore -, Sunrise 413 -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 4 waves, wart on temple, mustache, short pointed beard; 3-turn necklace; cuirass w/star, A, and a large E on its side on chest; dotted border 8 to 11:30h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving palm branch in extended hand; year ΓNT (41 AD); exergual line; 8-line legend: BACIΛE(ΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APC(AKOY) EVEPΓETO)Y) ΔIKAIOY(to be read from the inside) ΠANHM(OY) (E)ΠIΦΛNOY(C) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHNOC ; date: June 41;
SchatzFeb 07, 2021
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Phriapatios to Mithradates I. 185 - 138 BCAR dr, 3,27g, 20mm;
mint: Margiane (?), axis: 12h;
Sellw. 10.2, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bust, left, w/bashlik and diadem, knot, and 2 ribbons; beardless; dotted border 6:30-12:30;
rev.: incuse, double struck; archer, right, w/bow, on omphalos, exergual line, mintmark (?) M or ΛΛ in exergue; 3-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛo(Y) ΛΡΣΛΚoΥ.
SchatzAug 16, 2020
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Daoi (Dahae) -- Hyrkodes, betw. 130 and 1 BCAR hemidr or diobol, 1,11g, 13,56mm;
Alram 1236/7, Mitch. ACW 355-59;
mint: Bukhara (?), axis: 15h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, right, w/diadem; mustache, goatee, medium-long hair swept behind ear; necklace;
rev.: soldier, standing facing, w/lance in right hand; chest armor (?); corrupted lettering on left and right rim.
SchatzAug 02, 2020
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Parthia -- Unknown King, 140 AD, AR dr, 3,34g, 21,17mm;
Sellw. 83.1, Shore 426var., Sunr. - ;
mint: Ekabatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/4-strand diadem, triple loop, and 5 ribbons; mustache, medium-long hair, very long pointed beard, dotted eyebrows; earring, triple necklace; dotted border 7-16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow, mint monogr. below; 3 dots below seat = left foot (?), six-line corrupted Greek legend.
SchatzAug 01, 2020
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Parthia -- Pakoros, 78-120 AD, AR dr, 3,35g, 19,05mm;
Sellw. NC (1989), pl. 42, #6, Shore 401, Sunr. - ;
mint: Ekbatana monogr. but probably Persis mint, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, 4-strand diadem (top strand pearls), 2 loops and 2 ribbons, tiara crested w/hooks, hook off diadem on temple; mustache, short clipped beard;
rev.: archer, right, w/bow on throne, mint monogr. below bow; corrupted Greek lettering to left, right, and below archer.
SchatzAug 01, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraates III, 70-57 BC, AR dr, 4,07g, 20,23mm;
Sellw. 39.6, Shore 181var., Sunr. 341;
mint: Mithradatkart, axis: 11h;
obv.: bust, left, w/ tiara, diadem, and 2 ribbons, tiara adorned w/8 deer on crest, 3 rows of pearls(?), and horn on side; mustache, long tapering beard; 4-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 9-17h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow and mint monogr.; 6-line Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΛΛoΥ ΛΡΣΛΚoΥ ΕVΕΡΓΕΤoΥ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝoΣ.
SchatzAug 01, 2020
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Parthia -- Orodes I, 90-77 BC, or Mithradates III,AR dr, 4,05 g, 19,85mm;
Sellw. 31.5 (Orodes I), Shore 122 (Orodes I), Sunr. 308 (Mithradates III);
mint: Ekbatana, axis 12h;
obv.: bust, left,w/tiara (3 rows of pearls(?) over crest and six-pointed star on side), knot and ribbon; mustache, medium-long beard, 3 locks behind ear; earring, torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 10-16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in 1 hand; seven-line Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΛΛoΥ AΡΣΛΚoΥ (A)VΤoΚΡΛΤoΡ(oΣ) ΦΙΛoΠΛΤoΡoΣ ΕΠΙΦΛΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝoΣ.
1 commentsSchatzAug 01, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraates III, 70 - 57 BC,AR dr, 4,08gr, 21,28mm;
Sellw. 39.5, Shore 180var., Sunrise - ;
mint; Court @ Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, diadem, and ribbon, 8 deer on crest of tiara and horn as side ornament; mustache, long tapered beard; earring, torque; crass; dotted border 8:30-13:30;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in 1 hand, below mint monogr.; 6-line Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΛΛoΥ ΛΡΣΛΚoΥ ΕVΕΡΓΕΤoΥ ΕΠΙΦΛΝΥoΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝoΣ.

Ex: Debevoise collection; lovely dark tone.
2 commentsSchatzJul 18, 2020
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Parthia -- Vologases III, 105-147 AD, or Pakoros I;AR dr., 3,79gr, 20,62mm;
Sellw. 78.1, Shore - ; Sunrise - ;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left,w/4-strand diadem, 2 loops, and ribbons; long hair in 3 waves, quadrant bottom of short beard, mustache; earring, triple necklace; dotted border 9-16h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in 1 hand, below monogr. A; 7-line legend of corrupted Greek lettering of which 6 are on flan.

A rare version of the Sellw.78 type Vologases III with the rounded beard bottom.
1 commentsSchatzJul 18, 2020
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Elymais -- Kamnaskires-Orodes, 2nd cent. AD,AE tdr., 14,82gr, 25,46mm;
Van't Haaff 12.1.1-2/3,
mint: Susa, axis: - ;
obv.: facing bust w/small top hair tuft, diadem, and ribbons; mustache, long beard, large bun of hair covering each ear; necklace; in right field anchor w/2 top and 1 bottom bars; 2 dots between anchor and face; in upper right field crescent and star; around rim Parthian lettering: King Kamnaskires-Orodes son of King Orodes; deposits;
rev.: random slashes.
1 commentsSchatzJul 18, 2020
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Parthia -- Vologases III., 105-147 AD, or Pakoros I.AR dr, 3,38gr, 20,36mm;
Sellwood 78.2, Shore 412, Sunrise - ;
mint: Ekbatana, axis 12h;
obv: bare-headed, left, w/4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; mustache, short triangular beard; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 9-15;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow, monogr. A below; 6-line corrupted Greek legend.
1 commentsSchatzJul 18, 2020
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Elymais -- Orodes II., 2nd cent. AD,AE tdr, 15,1gr, 27,54mm;
Van't Haaff 13.3.1-3A, Alram 477;
mint: Susa, axis 12h;
obv.: facing bust, w/tiara, diadem, and ribbons, row of hooks across tiara, left and right of center circles or crescents; mustache, long fan-like beard; earrings, pearl necklace; in right field anchor w/2 top and 1 bottom bar, above crescent and star; on left rim in Parthian script "King Orodes"; dotted border 13-16h;
rev.: field of vertical dashes.
SchatzJul 18, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos III, 80-90 AD (or Arabanos V),AR dr., 3,82gr, 20,2mm;
Sellw. 74.7, Shore 404, Sunrise 442;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/4-strand diadem; long straight beard cut off by flan, mustache; earring, triple necklace; dotted border 8-14h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne w/bow in 1 hand, below monogr. A; 7-line legend of which 5 are visible, of corrupted Greek letters.
SchatzJul 17, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraates II., 138 - 127 BC, AE dichalkous, 2, 72gr, 16,44mm;
Sellw. 16.27, Shore 487 var., Sunrise - ;
mint: Ekbatana, axis: 13h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and ribbon; medium-long helmet-like hair, short beard; necklace; dotted border 8-14h;
rev.: horse, prancing right, left foreleg raised, 2+2 line Greek legend on sides: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (M)ΕΓΑΛoΥ ΑΡΣΑΚoΥ, 4th line illegible; exergual line;
SchatzJul 17, 2020
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Parthia -- Unknown King, ca.80 - 70 BC, (also Artabanos II., Orodes I.)AR tdr., 16,04gr, 31mm;
Sellw. 30.2 var., Shore - ; Sunrise 311;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, short curly beard; torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 8-16h; vertical N-shaped graffito in left field;
rev.: archer, right, w/bow, on throne; monogr. KΔo above bow; 7-line Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕ(O)ΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕVΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟ(Σ).
1 commentsSchatzJul 17, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 13,79gr, 25, 4mm; Sellwood 62.1.; Shore 331, Sunrise 410 (Artabanos IV.);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, 2 loops and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, long tapered beard cut at end; 4-turn necklace; tunic or cuirass; dotted border 4:30 to 6h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/palm branch in outstretched hand; between heads ΔΛT; in front of goddess small kneeling figure, right, offering diadem to king; exergual line; 4 lines of legend visible: from the left side: ΛPCΛKO(Y) right side: (B)ΛCIΛC(ΩN) in exergue: CYCPΓCT(OY) to be read from the inside, (A)PTCMIC(IOY); dated April 23 AD.
1 commentsSchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 12,74g, 24mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
Sellw. 62.1, Sh. 331, Sunrise 410;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad diadem; long hair in waves, long beard; earring, necklace;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne, receiving palm frond from standing Tyche; between them small figure offering diadem; date: ΔΛT to left and right of palm frond; most of the legend off flan, top line (B)ACIΛE(ΩC).
SchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 12,65gr, 31,1mm; Sellwood 62.1.; Shore 331, Sunrise 410 (Artabanos IV.);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, long curly beard; earring, 3 or 4-turn necklace; tunic or cuirass; in left field ΔΛT;
rev.: king, left, on throne, facing goddess w/palm branch in outstretched hand; between heads ΔΛT(22/23 AD); in front of goddess small kneeling figure, right, offering diadem to king; exergual line; 5 lines of legend visible: from the left side: (Λ)PCΛKO(Y) (BΛCIΛ)CΩ(C) BΛCIΛCΩ(N) CYCP(ΓCTOY) to be read from the inside, month name illegible.
SchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 13,48gr, 26,6mm; Sellwood 63.2.; Shore 331, Sunrise 411var. (Artabanos IV.);
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, facing, w/diadem, loop and broad ribbon to the left and right of head; medium-long hair, long mustache, medium-long square-cut beard; 2-turn necklace; tunic or cuirass; beaded border 6:30 to 10:30h;
rev.: king, left, on horseback w/outstretched right arm, facing goddess, right, w/outstretched arm; 4-line legend visible: (B)ΛCIΛCΩ(C) ΛPCΛKO(Y) in exergue ΔIKΛIOY, no month, CΠIΦΛNO(YC) to be read from the inside; exergual line; the letters Λ and H behind king, monogramm 10 between horse’s legs.
SchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 12,68gr., 26,31mm;
Sellw. 63.4, Shore 335, Sunrise 411var.;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, facing, w/3-strand diadem and 2 broad ribbons; long wavy hair, droopy mustache,med.-long beard cut square at end; double necklace; cuirass; dotted border 4 - 7h;
rev.:on the right side king on horseback, left, facing goddess w/palm branch in right hand, long scepter or lance in left hand, between heads T, behind king’s head Λ, above horse’s tail N = year 27 AD, month symbol 52 for Holoos (July); a 4-line legend is visible: BΛCIΛEΩ(C) ΛPCΛK(OY), under hte exergual line (ΔIKΛIOY) (EΠ)IΦΛNOYC.
SchatzFeb 22, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADAR tdr., 14,11gr, 26, 76mm; Sellwood 61.2.; Shore 330 var., Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ 4-strand diadem and 2 loops; medium-long hair in 2 waves, mustache, long tapered beard cut at end; earring, 3-turn necklace; dotted border 8-13:30h;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess w/palm branch in outstretched hand; above arm ΓOP (ΓOPΠIAIOY?); exergual line; 7-line legend: BACIΛCΩ(C) BACIΛCΩN ΛPCΛK(OY) CYCPΓET(OY) (ΔIKAIOY) (...) (C)ΠIΦANO(YC) (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC).
SchatzFeb 03, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II., 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 14,74gr, 26, 4mm; Sellwood 61.2.; Shore 330 var., Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, 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.
SchatzFeb 03, 2020
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Parthia -- Artabanos II, 10 - 38 ADBI tdr., 14,54gr, 26mm; Sellwood 61.1var.; Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, 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).
SchatzFeb 03, 2020
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Parthia -- Vonones I., 8 - 12 ADBI tdr., 13,81gr, 27,92mm; Sellwood 60.4, Shore 328, Sunrise 406;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 4 ribbons; medium-long hair in 2 waves, mustache, long tapered beard cut at end; earring, 3-turn necklace; tunic w/ornate border; traces of circular inscription on rim (BACIΛE.. on left, ..ΩNHC on right side);
rev.: winged goddess walking left w/diadem in left hand; below year ΓΚΤ (10 AD), month probably AΠEΛΛAIOV= November; 7-line legend: CΛCIΛ CACIΛE EVEIΓCTo ΔIKΛIo (the bottom line to be read from the inside) month ΠCIΛΛ EΠIΦΛN(reversed)OYC (ΦI)ΛHΛΛ(H)NO(C); signs of overstrike on rev.
SchatzFeb 03, 2020
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Parthia -- Orodes III., 6 - 8 ADBI tdr., 14,58gr, 27,25mm; Sellwood 59.1, Shore 327, Sunrise 405;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/4-strand diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, lock on temple, mustache, long tapered beard; 4-turn necklace; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 8 to 10h;
rev.: king, left, on throne, w/bow in right hand and spear or staff in left; 7-line legend: (B)ACIΛCΩ(C) BACIΛCΩ(N) APCAK(OY) CVCPΓCTOV (Δ)IKAIO(V) (the bottom line to be read rom the inside), (CΠI)ΦΛNOY(C) (ΦIΛCΛΛHNOΣ off flan); the year ZIT (5 AD) and the month off flan;

ex: New York Sale XXXIV (2015), # 306, (Baldwin’s), ex: The David Sellwood Collection
SchatzFeb 03, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 ADAR tdr, 13,95g, 26,66mm;
mint: Seleukia, Axis: 12h, date: IT = 2/3 AD, no month;
Sellw. 57 type, Shore 314/5, Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad diadem and three ribbons; medium-long hair in five rows of curls, medium-long tapered beard; mustache; three-turn torque,tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; in upper left and right field goddess offering diadem; dotted border 11-13h;
rev.: king, right, seated on throne, w/bow, below it the letters IT = 2/3 AD, no month; five lines of legend readable: ((BACIΛΕΩC) BACI(ΛΕΩΝ) (APCAKOY) (E)YEPΓΕ(ΤΟΥ) ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ (to be read from the inside) (E)ΠΙΦΑΝΟΥ(C) (ΦΙ)ΛΕΛΛΗΝΟ(C);

ex: Baldwin's Auction 96, multiple lot (ex: David Sellwood Collection).
SchatzJan 19, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraatakes and Musa, 1 - 4 ADAR tdr., 12,56gr, 28,1mm; Sellwood 58.1var.(month), Shore 323, Sunrise 403var.;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad 4 layer diadem and ribbon; at the ribbon end year date BIT(?)=1 AD; short hair in 2 waves, mustache, medium-long tapered beard; wart; earring, multiple necklace; cuirass w/collar adorned by a suite of opposing dashes; traces of goddess in the right and left upper field; legend: BACI ΛEΩ C BACI ΛEΩ N only partially visible; dotted border 8 to 10:30h;
rev.: female head, right, w/tiara and double diadem below, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; the tiara consists of 5 large pearls in a row, above a row of 8 smaller pearls and above them another row of medium-sized pearls - the remainder of the tiara is off the flan; earrings and a pearl necklace, multiple necklace below, 2 more strings of pearls across the breast, the shoulders are covered by a folded robe; between the diadem ribbons and the neck the letters ΔAI=ΔAIΣIOY (May); legend: Θ EAC O(YPANIAC MOYCHC) BACI
Λ ICHC; dotted border 5 to 10h; very dark patina;

3 commentsSchatzJan 19, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 ADAR tdr., 13,33g, 28,7mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12:30h, date: AIT = 1 BC, month off flan;
Sellw. 57type, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad diadem and three ribbons; medium-long hair in three waves, medium-long shaped beard, mustache; torque; tunic/cuirass; in upper left and right fields goddess;
rev.: double archer (overstrike?), right, w/bow, year AIT = 1 BC below bow; seven-line legend: (B)ACIΛ(EΩC) BACIΛEΩN APCAK(OY) EVERΓET(OY) (Δ)IKAI(OY) (E)ΠIΦANOV(C) (ΦI)ΛΕΛΗΝ(OC).
SchatzJan 19, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 ADAR tdr., 14,34g, 28,91mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: AIT = 1 BC, month off flan;
Sellw. 57type, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w, diadem and three ribbons; medium-long hair in three waves, medium-long shaped beard, mustache; torque; royal wart; in upper left field goddess, goddess in upper right field half off flan; dotted border 8 -12:30h;
rev.: archer, right, seated on throne, head and torso slid to the right (broken die?); next to lower leg double year AIT, exergual line; six-line legend: BACIΛEΩ(C) BACIΛEΩN APCAK(OY) EVERΓET(OY) ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥC (ΦΙ)ΛΕΛNOC, month and seventh line off flan.
SchatzJan 19, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 ADAR tdr, 14,23g, 27,26mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: AIT = 1 BC, month: ΑVΔΥΝΑΙΟΥ (December);
Sellw. 57.2, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and three ribbons; medium-long hair in three rows of curls; bared ear, temple lock, mustache, medium-long tapered beard squared at bottom; four-turn torque, earring; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border; in upper left goddess w/diadem right field goddess off flan; no royal wart;
rev.: king, right, on throne, w/bow in outstretched hand; below bow vertically AIT; exergual line; seven lines of legend visible: (BACIΛΕΩC) BACIΛΕ(ΩN) (AP)CAK(OY) (EY)EPΓET(OY) ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ (to be read from inside) AVANAIO(Y) (EΠΙ)ΦΑΝΟΥC (ΦΙΛ)ΕΛΛΗΝΟC;

ex: Baldwin's Auction 96, multiple coin lot (ex: David Sellwood Collection)
SchatzJan 18, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 ADBI tdr., 14,05gr, 28,9mm; Sellwood 57 type, Shore 314var.(month), Sunrise 401 type;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/broad 4 layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, long tapered beard rounded at the end; wart; earring, multiple necklace; tunic/cuirass w/collar adorned by a suite of dashes; goddess in the right and left upper field; dotted border 9 to 13h;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne w/bow in right hand, the year AIT (= 1 BC); 7-line legend: (BACIΛEΩΣ) BACIΛ(EΩN) (APΣAKOY) EVEPΓET(OY) ΔIKAIOY OCITP (E)ΠIΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛ)EΛΛHNOC; exergual line.
SchatzJan 18, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 ADBI tdr., 9,66gr; 25,5mm; Sellw. 57.10-12 , Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, 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.
1 commentsSchatzJan 18, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraatakes, 2 BC - 4 ADBI tdr., 12.31gr; 26,74mm; Sellw. 56.2 or 4, Shore 312/13, Sunrise -;
mint: Seleukia; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/4-strand diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, temple lock, mustache, med.-long tapered beard; segmented necklace; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border;
rev.: king, right, on throne, facing goddess, left, w/diadem in outstretched right hand and conucopia in left arm; between the heads the year IT (= 2/3 AD); exergual line; 6 lines of legend visible: BΛCIΛC(ΩC) BΛCIΛCΩ(N) (ΛPCΛKOY) CYCIΓCT(OY) ΔIKAIOV (to be read from the inside), month off flan, (C)ΠIΦΛNOVC (ΦI)ΛCΛΛHNO(C);

ex: Baldwin’s Auction 96 (09/15), multiple coin lot (ex David Sellwood Collection).
SchatzJan 18, 2020
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Parthia -- Phraates IV., (Tiridates ?) 38 - 2 BCAR tdr., 12,22gr, 28,21mm;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h; date: no year, month ΟΛΩΙΟΥ = July;
Sellw. 55.12-14, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem; medium-long hair in three waves, short pointed beard, mustache; three-turn torque,; tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border and shoulder; dotted border 11-16:30; flan blemishes on diadem, cheek, throat, and chest; rough overall surface;
rev: king, left, seated on throne, facing goddess in long robe with palm branch in right hand, the left holding a cornucopia; eight-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΟΛΩΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Φ)ΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
SchatzJan 14, 2020
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