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Seleucid - Antiochus I (280-261BCE)Metal/Size: AE17; Weight: 3.86 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 280-261 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus right, border to right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY (King Antiochus) - Apollo seated left on omphalos holding arrow and leaning on bow; monograms to left and right. Reference: Hoover #169; Sear #6878; SC #415 or #416.museumguySep 18, 2018
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Seleucid - Demetrios II (146-139 BCE)Metal/Size: AR17; Weight: 3.80 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orantes; Date: 146-139 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of king right, border to right. Reverse: Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow. Reference: Hoover , p. 193, #975-976.museumguySep 18, 2018
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Seleucid - Syrian Civic Issue-Pre-Roman (88/87 BCE)Metal/Size: AE22; Weight: 6.5 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orantes; Date: 88-87 BCE (Seleucid Year 225); Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right - partial border. Reverse: ANTIOXEΩN / THΣ - METPOΠOΛEΩΣ , legend vertically downward to right and left of Zeus enthroned left holding Nike and scepter; in exergue, EKE date = year 225 BCE. References: Butcher, pgs. 308-312; Hoover, p. 290, #1370?museumguySep 17, 2018
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Persis - Oxathres (Vahshir (1st c. BCE-1st c. AD)Metal/Size: AR15; Weight: 2.04 grams; Denomination: Hemidrachm; Mint: Unknown; Date: 1st c. BCE-1st c. AD; Obverse: Diademed draped bust left, short pointed beard, hair in three waves, two ribbons hang from diadem, wearing torque, symbol to left and right. Reverse: King Vahsir standing right, holding scepter and sacrificing before altar to right, blundered Aramaic legend, counterclockwise from upper right ("King Vahsir son of King Darev"). References: Alram #583; Sear #6211; BMC #28, 220, 6.museumguySep 16, 2018
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Seleucid - Seleucus I Nikator (312-281 BCE)Metal/Size: AR25; Weight: 16.8 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 311-295 BCE; Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Reverse: Zeus Aetophoros seated left holding eagle and scepter; monogram over anchor in left field = ALEXANDROY (In the name of Alexander III); Reference: Price #3945?museumguySep 11, 2018
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Parthia - Unknown King (80-70 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.1 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 80-70 BCE; Obverse: Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, three rows of hair covering ear; single-pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets. Reverse: Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne; empty cloak sleeve ends in pellet reaching well below seat level, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ; References: Sellwood 30.16; Shore #134.museumguySep 10, 2018
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Parthia - Vologases III (105-147 AD)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.58 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 105-147 AD; Obverse: Portrait of king left wearing diadem with three ribbons hanging above a knot. King sports long beard and three rows of hair; earring in left ear; wears pectoral, border of dots. Reverse: King Arsaces seated with bow facing right. Legend could be: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΟΛΑΓΑΣΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ("Of the King of Kings, Arsaces, Vologases the Just, the Noble, the Greek-Loving"). References: Sellwood 78.7. museumguySep 10, 2018
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Parthia - Gotarzes II (44-51 AD)Metal/Size: AR 25.66; Weight: 14.6 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date:49-50 AD; Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with four strand diadem, loop and three ribbons; medium-long hair in four rows of circular curls, lock on temple, mustache, long beard, four-turn necklace, cuirass/tunic with star on chest; Reverse: 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; References: Sellwood #65.20; Shore #361.museumguySep 09, 2018
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Seleucid - Demetrios I (162-150 BCE)Metal/Size: AR16; Weight: 4 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Antioch-on-the Orantes; Date: 152-151 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Demetrios right. Reverse: Cornucopiae - "BASILEWS DHMHTRIOY SWTHPOS" (King Demetrios, Savior), monograms and "AIP" = year 161 = 152/1 BCE. Symbols and or monograms to right. References: SC #1642.3d; Hoover #806.museumguyApr 22, 2018
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AE 15; Weight: 2.6 grams; Denomination: Dichalkon; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date: 147-191 AD; Obverse: Bust left, long beard, wearing a tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and a curved neck flap in front, date in front of head. Reverse: Nike seated left on column, with palm to her right; no discernible dates or monograms. Reference: Sellwood 84.155.museumguyApr 17, 2018
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Indo-Scythian - Azilises I (57-35 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 17 mm; Weight: 1.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the Paropamisadai or Western Gandhara Region; Date: 57-35 BCE; Obverse: Armored Scythian king on horseback right with lowered spear. Kharoshthi letter to right - "King of Kings Azilises the Great". Reverse: In Kharoshthi (Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayalishasa) - "of Great King, King of Kings Azilises the Great" - Goddess standing left holding lotus and filleted palm branch - monogram to left - Kharoshthi letter to left and/or right. References: Hoover #568, p. 215; ISCH 2 #59.1, 59.2 and 59.5 2, 52T and 56T.museumguyApr 16, 2018
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Seleucid - Antiochus VIII Grypus (126/125-96 BCE)Metal/Size: AE20; Weight: 6.82 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Antioch-on-the Orantes; Date: 121-110 BCE; Obverse: Radiate and diademed head of Antiochus VIII right. Reverse: BASILEOS ANTIOXOY/ENIPANOYS - eagle standing left with scepter over shoulder - Seleucid era date undecipherable as exergue is cut off - monogram to left. References: SC #2300, 2307-2308, 2320; Hoover, P. 246, #1212; SNGIs 2501.museumguyFeb 25, 2018
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Parthia - Pacorus II (77/78-105 AD)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.2 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Ecbatana; Date: 77/78-105 AD; Obverse: Bare headed king left, no facial hair, wearing diadem with four bands, a double-loop back of head and three ribbons; earring visible, beads surround. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) right on throne with bow in one hand and monogram below bow, left lower leg either missing or made to look like it is directly behind right leg - 5 line legend visible (OΛCI(Λ)EΛC OΛCI(Λ)EΛN HIIN ΛIVΛO: IΛUO(last two to be read from the inside), IΦΛNOVC IΛΛHXO). References: Sellwood 73.12; Sunrise-Sinisi Type Va, p. 89.museumguyFeb 25, 2018
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Seleucid - Alexander 1 Balas (152-145 BCE)Metal/Size: AE22; Weight: 7.2 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Apamea; Date: 150-149 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Alexander right. Reverse: Zeus standing left holding Corinthian helmet and scepter - "AΠAMEΩN" to right and "GZP (ΓΞΡ (date) to left = 150/149 BCE (312-163=149)- monogram to far left . References: SC #1804.1; Hoover, p. 181, #904.museumguyFeb 10, 2018
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Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 23 mm; Weight: 9.6 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: Probably struck under Vijayamitra c. 12 BC to AD 15; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great). Reverse: Kharoshthi letters surround (Maharajasa rajadirajasa mahatmas Ayasa (of Great King, King of Kings Azes the Great) - Pallas Athena standing right holding spear and shield and making benediction gesture. Nandipada and Kharoshthi letter to left. Monogram to right. Legends generally corrupt. References: Hoover P. 253, #716; ISCH 2. 175.10-405T; Senior #98v; MIG #847d.museumguyFeb 10, 2018
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Parthia - Vologases I (51-78 AD)Metal/Size: AR 19; Weight: 3.6 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 51-78 AD; Obverse: Bust left, beard tapered but square cut, wart on brow, earring visible, hair in five waves, neck torque contains row of pellets, beaded border, Aramaic inscription behind head (= wl). Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) enthroned right wearing bashlyk - lambda omitted from first two lines of somewhat blundered inscription. References: Sellwood #71.3.museumguyFeb 10, 2018
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Seleucid - Antiochus VI Theos or Dionysus (145-142 BCE)Metal/Size: AE20; Weight: 8.32 grams; Denomination: Serrate Unit; Mint: Antioch; Date: 145-142 BCE; Obverse: Radiate head of Antiochus right wreathed in ivy Reverse: Elephant walking left, holding torch in raised trunk - ΣTA over star (control symbols) in right field - BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY. References: Houghton-Lorber II, 2006c; SNG Spear #1774; SNG Cop. #304v; HGC 9, #1043 (C-S)museumguyJan 25, 2018
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Seleucid - Seleucus I Nikator (312-281 BCE)Metal/Size: AE20; Weight: 8.03 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch; Date: 280's BCE; Obverse: Winged head of Medusa right with snakes in hair. Reverse: ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, humped bull (zebu) butting right; controls not visible on this coin. Curved row of beads partially surrounds coin from top to right. References: Cf. SC 21, 152; HGC 9, 92; Sear #6852; Hoover 107c.museumguyJan 25, 2018
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Parthia - Mithradates I (171-138 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.74 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Hekatompylos; Date: 171-138 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of clean-shaven king left, wearing bashlyk and diadem with two ribbons. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on omphalos holding bow and wearing bashlyk with diadem. Words ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ" or King Arsaces" surround. References: Sellwood 9.1v; Shore #7-8; Sunrise #251.museumguyJan 25, 2018
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Bactrian/Indo Greek - Hermaios (90-70 BCE) - Posthumous AD 20-40Size/Metal: AE23; Weight: 9.42 grams; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Eastern Gandhara; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Date: 20-40 AD (Posthumous); Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ SOTHROS/ERMAIOY (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). Diademed draped bust right. In Kharoshthi (Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa). Reverse: Zeus enthroned facing 3/4 left, making benediction gesture and holding scepter - monogram to left and Kharoshthi letter to right. References: Bopearachchi #20; Mitchiner MACW #2041, Hoover #308.museumguyJan 13, 2018
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Indo-Scythian - Azilises (57-35 BCE)Metal/Size: AE 23 x 24 mm; Weight: 7.15 grams; Denomination: Trichalkon; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the paropamisadai or Gandhara; Date: 57-35 BCE; Obverse: Armored Scythian king mounted on horse, right, carrying whip and holding spear - name of king surrounds (Great King Azilises) - symbol in front of horse's chest and one behind head of rider. Reverse: Humped bull (zebu) standing right. Kharosthi letters surround - box-like symbol above bull. References: Senior #58.2; Mitchiner Volume 6, Type 769 (Western Mint) or Type 807 (Eastern Mint), MIG #807.
museumguyJan 09, 2018
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.9 grams; Mint: Ecbatana; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Diademed and cuirassed bust left, with short beard. Torque ends in sea-horse. Wart evident on far head. Two stars and crescent frame bust. Face, mostly seen in nose and chin is very angular. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow, monogram beneath; above, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on right ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN on right , APΣAKOV in exergue, EVEPΓETOV / ΔΙΚΑΙΟY on left, ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟVΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ. Anchor #3 in Sellwood appears to be closest. References: Sellwood #48.8.museumguyDec 31, 2017
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 4.0 grams; Mint: Ecbatana; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Bust left, beard pointed, wart on forehead, torque ends in sea-horse, behind crescent above star, in front star-beads across top, diadem with two/three ribbons, hair in five rows. Reverse: Archer (Arsakes) seated right holding bow, anchor IV in Sellwood, legend ii in Sellwood, below bow A with bar across top, symbol of Ecbatana. References: Sellwood #48.9.museumguyDec 31, 2017
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Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 15 mm; Weight: 2.19 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: 58-12 BCE; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip or according to Hoover an elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great) - Kharoshthi letter to right. Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike and scepter - Kharoshthi symbols to left and right. References: Senior #105var.museumguyDec 28, 2017
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Parthia - Gotarzes I (91-87 BCE) or Sinatruces (93-69 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.6 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Ecbatana; Date: 93-69 BCE; Obverse:Diademed and draped bust of Gotarzes I or Sinatruces left with medium-length beard and hawk nose wearing horned tiara with ear flap, three rows of pellets and stags on crest. King also wears diadem with knot and ribbons, earring, torque w/single pellet finial and cuirass. 5-line legend (Sellwood type ii) BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV ΛPΣΛKOV ΘEOΠATPOY NIKATOPOΣ (Of the Great King Arsaces, Divine Father, Conqueror) - archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, wearing bashlyk and cloak, holding bow. Letters MEΓ above bow on right side which makes this coin a legend ii. References: Sellwood 33.3 (Gotarzes I); Shore #110ff.museumguyDec 28, 2017
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Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 15 mm; Weight: 2.37 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: 58-15 BCE; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip or according to Hoover an elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great). Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike and scepter - Kharoshthi letter dhram right. References: Senior #105var.museumguyDec 28, 2017
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Seleucid - Antiochus VII Euergetes (138-129 BCE)Metal/Size: AE18; Weight: 6.0 grams; Denomination: Chalkous; Mint: Seleucia-on-the Tigris; Date: 138-129 BCE; Obverse: Winged bust of Eros right-beaded border surrounds. Reverse: Isis crown star headdress within crescent below monogram to outer left but not discernible. Date is a bit confusing based on letters which appear to be either a "P" or "B", "T" or "Π" and "Y". References: BMC #52; Sear #7098.museumguyDec 23, 2017
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Indo-Scythian - Azes I (58-12 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 24 mm; Weight: 9.6 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Western Gandhara Region; Date: 58-15 BCE; Obverse: King on horseback riding right, wearing cataphractus and holding whip or according to Hoover an elephant goad - 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MAΓAΛOΥ AZOΥ' (King of Kings Azes the Great). Reverse: Diademed Zeus standing right holding scepter and making benediction gesture, monogram left, Kharosthi letter "SI"- 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa' (in Kharosthi). References: Hoover #638; ISCH 2 #99T; Mitchiner, vol. 6, p. 54, type.museumguyDec 23, 2017
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AR 21; Weight: 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 147-191 AD; Obverse: Bust of king left with long full beard (6 lines), wearing diademed tiara with ear flap and hooked appendages as well as torque (3 lines, no finial); diadem ends as three ribbons; border of dots. Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsaces?), wearing kyrbasia and cloak, seated right on throne. Right hand holding bow in front. Dash above monogram - all below archer's arm. "Δ" beneath bow. No pellet above bow. 7 lines of text - Greek illegible; Aramaic = wlgŝy MLK'. References: Sellwood 84.130.museumguyDec 19, 2017
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Bactrian/Indo Greek - Hermaios (90-70 BCE) - Posthumous AD 20-40Size/Metal: AE25; Weight: 8.86 grams; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara Region; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Date: 20-40 AD (Posthumous); Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ EΡMAIOΥ ΣΩTHΡOΣ (King Hermaios the Savior). Diademed draped bust right. Reverse: Zeus enthroned facing 3/4 left with right hand raised making benediction gesture and holding scepter. Monogram to left and Kharoshthi letter to right - in Kharoshthi, Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). References: Bopearachchi #20; Mitchiner #236, Hoover #308.museumguyDec 01, 2017
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Indo-Scythian - Azilises I (57-35 BCE)Metal/Size: AE 23.14 x 23.01 mm; Weight: 9.1 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara Region; Date: 57-35 BCE; Obverse: Armored Scythian king on horseback right with lowered spear. Kharoshthi letter to right - "King of Kings Azilises the Great". Reverse: Herakles seated left on rock; monograms to left. "Great King, King of Kings, Azilises the Great" in Kharoshthi script. References: Hoover #593?, p. 220; ISCH 2 #59.1, 59.2 and 59.5.museumguyDec 01, 2017
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Bactrian/Indo Greek - Menander Soter (155-130 BCE)Size/Metal: AR17; Weight: 2.48 grams; Mint: Taxila; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 155-130 BCE; Obverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of wing. Legend surrounds: (Greek: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ (BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU). Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left; shield decorated with aegis over left arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right. Kharoshthi legend: MAHARAJA TRATARASA MENADRASA. References: Bopearachchi 161; HGC #12, 193; SNG ANS 879-92; Sear GC #7597 (different monogram).museumguyAug 22, 2017
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Indo Parthian - Gondophares-Sases (21-40 AD)Metal/Size: AE12; Weight: 2.5 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Panthakot; Date: 21-40 AD; Obverse: Bearded head of king right. Reverse: Karosthi legend ("Maharajasa magatasa (or tradatasa) Gudapharasa) around, Athena standing right, shield on left arm, wielding thunderbolt with right hand; Arian letters ho and stra to left and right. Reference: Senior #246.museumguyAug 22, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates IV (129-140 AD)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 3.7 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 129-140 AD; Obverse: King's bust facing left, wearing diadem with extra lines with loop at back. Also wears earring and has long pointed beard with torque (no finial) around neck. Hair in two waves. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow, monogram 26 below bow; six line Greek inscription; left side inscription reads from outside. Aramaic inscription on top line. Reference: Sellwood #82.3; Shore #425; Sunrise #450.museumguyAug 22, 2017
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Seleucid - Philip Philadelphus (95-83 BCE)Metal/Size: AR26; Weight: 15.2 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Antioch-on-the Orantes; Date: 95-83 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust right, wavy hair, clean-shaven, fillet border (worn). Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding Nike and scepter, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, Δ control inner left (of Zeus). References: SC #2463.2c; Sear #7196; Newell #441; HGC 9 #1319.museumguyAug 22, 2017
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Seleucid - Antiochus II Theos (261-248 BCE)Metal/Size: AE18; Weight: 4.5 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Antioch; Date: 261-246 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right. Reverse: Tripod/lebes, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, anchor in exergue, monograms left and right.
References: SNG Spaer #362; SGCV #6891 var.museumguyAug 21, 2017
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Seleucid - Alexander 1 Balas (152-145 BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 5.7 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Unknown; Date: 125-121 BCE; Obverse: Head of Alexander as Herakles right, wearing lion scalp headdress. Reverse: Apollo standing left, arrow in right hand, resting left on bow, palm frond outer left, monogram to right (club?) - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ on either side. References: SNG Spaer. #1452ff; Sear #7039.museumguyJul 27, 2017
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Seleucid - Cleopatra Thea & Antiochus VIII Grypos (125-121 BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 6.2 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Antioch; Date: 125-121 BCE; Obverse: Radiate head of Antiochus right. Reverse: Owl facing front and standing on amphora - BASILIEUS CLEOPATRAS KAI BASILEWS ANTIOXOY (Queen Cleopatra Thea King Antiochus). References: SNG Cop. #376; SNGIs #244 lff.museumguyJul 27, 2017
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Seleucid - Antiochus VII Euergetes (138-129 BCE)Metal/Size: AE14; Weight: 2.5 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Antioch; Date: 138-129 BCE; Obverse: Lion head right, mouth open. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY, club, uncertain date below, Δ I control mark(s) outer left which is standard mint monogram for Antioch bronzes. References: HGC 9, #1092 #1838; Houghton-Lorber II #2068; SNG Spaer #1900ff; BMC Seleucid p. 74, 64ff.museumguyJul 26, 2017
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Bactrian/Indo Greek - Menander Soter (155-130 BCE)Size/Metal: AR16; Weight: 2.29 grams; Mint: Unknown; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 155-130 BCE; Obverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of wing. Legend surrounds: (Greek: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ (BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU). Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left; shield decorated with aegis over left arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right. Kharoshthi legend: MAHARAJA TRATARASA MENADRASA. References: Bopearachchi 16E; HGC #12, 193; SNG ANS 868-73; Sear GC #7597 (different monogram); Mitchiner #217f.museumguyJul 26, 2017
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Seleucid - Antiochus I Soter (280-261 BCE)Metal/Size: AE15; Weight: 2.6 grams; Denomination: Hemidrachm; Mint: Sardes; Date: 280-261 BCE; Obverse: Bust of Athena facing wearing triple-crested Attic helmet. Reverse: Nike walking left, raising wreath in right hand, long palm frond over left shoulder in left hand -BAΣIΛEΩΣ (king) downward on right, ANTIOXOY (Antiochus) downward on right, symbol in circle over line outer left (control). References: Houghton-Lorber #315a; Newell WSM #1369; SNG Spaer #233; SNG Cop. #77.museumguyJul 24, 2017
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Seleucid - Antiochus VII Euergetes (138-129 BCE)Metal/Size: AE21; Weight: 6.7 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Tyre; Date: 138-129 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of Antiochus VII facing right. Reverse: Prow of galley left - BASILEOS ANTIOXOY (King Antiochus), Tyre monogram. References: HGC 9, #1092 #1838; Houghton #760; Rouvier #1921.8.62; Lindgren III, i #1100.museumguyJul 24, 2017
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Seleucid - Tryphon (Diodotus) (142-138 BCE)Metal/Size: AE18; Weight: 5.2 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Unknown; Date: 142-138 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of Tryphon facing right, wearing diadem and earring. Reverse: Spiked Macedonian helmet ornamented with ibex-horn; on right, BAΣIΛEΩΣ TΡYΦANOΣ AYTOKΡATOΡOΣ; ΑΣK control mark lower left of helmet. Reference: SNG Spaer #1838; Sear # 7085? 7089?museumguyJul 24, 2017
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Seleucid - Antiochus IX (114-95 BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 5.1 grams; Denomination: Unknown; Mint: Antioch; Date: 114-95 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of Antiochus IX facing right, lightly bearded - beads surround. Reverse: Winged thunderbolt - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΦΙΛΟΠATOPOΣ (King Antiochus Philopater). Reference: Hoover #1248.museumguyJul 19, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates III (57-54 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.94 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Kangavar; Date: 57-54 BCE; Obverse: Short-bearded, mustachioed bust of king left, wearing double-banded diadem, segmented necklet with a medallion. Circular border of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ((Of the) Great King Arsaces, the Just, the Noble, God-like, Friend of the Greeks). Reference: Sellwood #40.9; Shore #197.museumguyJul 18, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AE20; Weight: 3.20 grams; Denomination: Dichalkon; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Diademed draped bust of King left with symbols in Greek behind bust. Reverse: Head of horse right; square 5-line Greek inscriptions around - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King of Kings Arsaces the Noble). Reference: Sellwood #27.10.museumguyJul 18, 2017
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Parthia - Artabanus II (10-38 AD) or Gotarzes II (44-51 AD)Metal/Size: AR 20; Weight: 3.3 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 10-38 AD or 40-51 AD; Obverse: King facing left with long square cut beard, semi-wavy hair to jaw-line, wearing four-banded diadem with bow and three ribbons. Also wears plain torque. Earring peeks out of hair. Beads surround top of coin left to right. Reverse: Beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ( KING OF KINGS / Arsaki / Beneficial DIKAIOS (righteous/just / EPIFANOUS FILELLINOS - "Friend of the Greeks") legend on left read from outside. References: Sellwood #63.6; Shore #341.museumguyJul 18, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.1 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Eastern Imitation; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T28i) with eight-pointed star, no circle design below diadem; griffin-ended (?) torque. Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsaces) wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border, five line Greek inscription. References: Sellwood #28.1v; Shore #94ff.museumguyJul 18, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left, wearing tiara with ear flap and eight-pointed star. Tiara has two rows of beads with half-moon designs between rows. Double-banded diadem with two ribbons attached. Long beard, earring and torque with hippocamp. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) wearing bashlyk and seated right holding bow - five lines of text ("Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble"). Reference: Sellwood #28.1.museumguyJul 18, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.0 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: King's head left w/tiara iii with six-pointed star and three rows of beads with earflap and diadem with two ribbons; mustache, long beard, earring, necklace with two consecutive. pellet finial; cuirass. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces), right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; 5-line legend: BΛΣIΛEΩΣ BΛΣIΛEΩ(N) MEΓΛΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoV(Σ) (Great Arsaces King of Kings, God-like). References: Sellwood #28.3; Shore #97; Sunrise #414.museumguyJul 17, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.18 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 109-96/5 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust left, wearing pellet-ending torque around neck, long full beard, circle of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; square five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King of Kings Arsaces God Manifest). References: Sellwood #27.1; Shore #85; Sunrise #293.museumguyJul 17, 2017
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Parthia - Vardanes I (40-45 AD)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 6.4 grams; Mint: Ecbatana; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 40-45 AD; Obverse: Bust left with short pointed beard, hair in three distinct waves, three lines on brow (two diagonal and one horizontal), diadem (four bands) with three ribbons and double-loop, earring, torque, and beads across top.. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) enthroned right holding bow wearing bashlyk - symbol of mint Ecbatana below bow. Legend is 7-lines of blundered Greek: (OACIΛEΩC) OACIΛE(ΩN) APIΛNO(V) ΔIXΛIOV E(3 stacked dots)VE(3 stacked dots)PΓETOV (EΠ)IΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛ)IΛΛXOC.. References: Sellwood #64.31; Sunrise #414; Shore #353.museumguyJul 16, 2017
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AR22; Weight: 3.98 grams; Mint: Margiane; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of Orodes left, wearing torque with no upper end, moustache, short beard, diadem joined at the ends, hair falls in four waves. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on throne, holding bow - monogram of Margiana below bow. References: Sellwood #46.13; Sunrise #361-366v.museumguyJul 16, 2017
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AE 14; Weight: 1.5 grams; Denomination: Chalkous; Date: 57-38 BCE; Mint: Mithradatkart; Obverse: Bust left with pointed beard and wavy hair, wearing diadem, circular border of pellets. Reverse: Arsacid symbol and monogram at right; no border. Reference: Sellwood #47.46.museumguyJul 16, 2017
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.97 grams; Mint: Ecbatana; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of king left, wearing torque with no upper end, short beard, hair in five waves, diadem-beads around upper perimeter. Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsaces) wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; Ecbatana monogram below; seven-line Greek inscription References: Sellwood #45.10; Sunrise #366v.museumguyJul 16, 2017
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; 2.94 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bust of Phraates IV left with medium-length pointed beard, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklet and diadem, hair in five rows, eagle with wreath behind head. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right holding bow - seven lines of text surrounding ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN - ΑΡΣΑKΟΥ - ΕΥΕPΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC / ΦΙΕΛΛΗΝΟY (King of Kings Arsaces, God-like, the Just, the Noble, Friend of the Greeks). Symbol of Ecbatana under bow. References: Sellwood #52.10; Shore #276.museumguyJul 16, 2017
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Bactrian/Indo Greek - Apollodotus I (180-160 BCE or 174-165 BCE)Size/Metal: AE24; Weight: 8.4 grams; Mint: Taxila; Denomination: Hemiobol; Date: 180-165 BCE; Obverse: Naked Apollo radiate standing facing holding arrow and resting on bow; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟY ΣΩΤHPOΣ (of King Apollodotos Savior). Reverse: Tripod on stand in dotted square, border outside in Kharoshthi script - Maharajas Apaladasta Iradasa (of King Apollodotos Savior). References: Sear #7594; Mitchiner #2084?museumguyJul 16, 2017
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Bactrian/Indo Greek - Menander Soter (155-130 BCE)Size/Metal: AR16; Weight: 2.31 grams; Mint: Unknown; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 155-130 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of king right, Greek legend around: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ // MENANΔPOY Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding shield on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around: maharajasa tratarasa // menamdrasa,. References: MIG 215f; Bop 130; SNG ANS 808-820.museumguyJul 15, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Size/Metal: AR20; Weight: 3.80 grams; Mint: Rhagae; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left, wearing diadem and earring. King has long beard and torque ending with pellet; Reverse: Seated archer wearing bashlyk right holding bow. 4 line linear legend with additional words on a curve to left - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble). References: Sellwood #27.1; Shore 85.museumguyJul 14, 2017
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Parthia - Vologases III (105-147 AD)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.47 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 105-147 AD; Obverse: Diademed (with double knot behind head) bust left with long pointed beard and mustache, earring and hair in three waves. Reverse: Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. References: Sellwood 78.5?; Shore 415. Note: Assar believes this coin to be of Pacorus (78-120 AD).museumguyJul 14, 2017
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Parthia - Vonones II (8-12 AD)Metal/Size: AR 21; Weight: 3.82 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 8-12 AD; Obverse: Helmeted bust facing, wearing diadem; helmet with horn; at each side of bust are six-pointed stars; Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow; monogram below Greek inscription. References: Sellwood #67.1; Shore #368.museumguyMay 29, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: 17.7 mm; Weight: 3.70 grams; Denomination: Dichalkon Mint: Ecbatana Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: King facing left with long beard and wearing diadem. Possible "M" behind head. Reverse: Horse head right; no border; square four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ. ("Great King Arsaces the Noble"). References: Sellwood #26.28.museumguyMay 28, 2017
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Parthia - Phraataces (2 BC - 4 AD)Metal/Size: AR19; 3.4 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Mithradatkart; Date: 2 BC-4 AD; Obverse: Bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and three-banded spiral torque with no visible end; no wart; in front, star above, crescent behind; Nike flying left with diadem; circular border of pellets. Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; star behind archer; below bow, monogram 28; seven-line blundered Greek inscription (L56ii); no border. References: Sellwood #56.7;
museumguyJan 03, 2017
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR17; 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bust of Phraates IV left with medium-length pointed beard, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklet and diadem, hair in five rows, eagle with wreath in beak behind head. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right holding bow - seven lines of text surrounding ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN - ΑΡΣΑKΟΥ - ΕΥΕPΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC / ΦΙΕΛΛΗΝΟY (King of Kings Arsaces, God-like, the Just, the Noble, Friend of the Greeks). Symbol of Ecbatana under bow. References: Sellwood #52.10; Shore #278.
museumguyJan 03, 2017
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Parthia - Mithradates I (171-138 BCE)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.56 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Hekatompylos; Date: 171-138 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of clean-shaven king left, wearing bashlyk and diadem with two ribbons. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on omphalos holding bow and wearing bashlyk with diadem. Words ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ" or Great King Arsaces" surround. References: Sellwood 10.1v; Shore #12.museumguyMar 28, 2016
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Parthia - Mithradates III (57-54 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 4.12 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Mithradatkart; Date: 57-54 BCE; Obverse: Short-bearded, mustachioed bust of king left, wearing double-banded diadem, segmented necklet with a medallion. Hair in five rows. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on throne, holding bow and wearing bashlyk - monogram below. Legend possibly: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (Of the) Great King Arsaces, the Just, the Noble, God-like, Friend of the Greeks. Reference: Sellwood #40.3; Shore #190.museumguyJan 29, 2016
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Parthia - Pacorus II (77/78-105 AD)Metal/Size: AR23; Weight: 3.2 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Ecbatana; Date: 77/78-105 AD; Obverse: Bust of Pacorus left with short, pointed beard rounded on sides, moustache and wearing tiara and crown with four-banded diadem with double loop and three ribbons. A temple lock is present below diadem. Tiara has six hooks on top with a double-hook in center. King wears earring and a necklace which shows only top two bands. There is a dotted border showing 20 full beads-rest are faded out or off flan. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on throne, wearing bashlyk and holding bow. 7 line retrograde legend: OΛIIΛEΛC OΛIIΛEΛN ΛPIΛNOV ΔIXΛIOV IVIIΓITO(V) IΠIΦΛNOVC ΦIΛIΛHNOC. Mint symbol of Ecbatana. References: Sellwood 77.8 (Gotarzes I); Shore #399 (Gotarzes I); Sunrise #434.museumguyJan 29, 2016
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Parthia - Artabanus V (216-224 AD) Reverse/Vologases VI (208-228 AD) Obverse - MULEMetal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.5 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 208-228 AD; Obverse: King facing left with long pointed beard and wearing helmet with earflap with designs on front left of helmet and earflap and sporting a row of "pellets on stalks" according to Sellwood. Wears diadem with two strands and torque around neck. Beaded border surrounds portrait allowing space for beard to poke through. Reverse: Seated archer (Arsaces)on throne holding bow, right. X with line connecting top of each line - unusual for this type and likely represents a mule (Vologases VI on obverse and Artabanus V on reverse). Legend surrounds in blundered Greek. References: Sellwood #88.18/Sellwood #89.3.museumguyDec 28, 2015
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.19 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: King facing left with long beard and prominent nose, torque ending in griffin, bare-headed with diadem and earring. Circular border of pellets running left to right above but not below. Reverse: Beardless archer (probably founder Arsaces) wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow and arrow in right hand; no border; square four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King Arsaces the Noble). References: Sellwood #26.1; Shore #59.museumguyDec 28, 2015
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AR 29; Weight: 12.41 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date:153 AD (465 ΕΞΥ ΔΙΟΥ); Obverse: Bust left with long, tapered beard with square cut end; wearing diadem and tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap. Lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead; earring visible, B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and four ends. Reverse: Male wearing tiara with "hooks" round crest and diadem seated left on throne, extending right hand, grasping hilt of sword in left; to his left, Tyche stands right presenting diadem in right hand, holding scepter in left; above diadem, Greek letters ΣΞΥ; below baseline, Greek letters ΔΙΟΥ; seven-line Greek inscription (L84i); no border - ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΟΛΑΓΑΣΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ ΣΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΣΛΛΗΝΟΣ (King of Kings Arsaces, Vologases the Just the Noble, the Greek Loving). References: Sellwood #84.16; Shore #428.museumguyDec 28, 2015
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Parthia - Orodes I (90-80 BCE) or Mithradates III (87-80 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 19; Weight: 3.96 grams; mint: Rhaga; Year: 90-80 BCE; Obverse: King left with medium-length beard wearing a tiara with ear flap and with six pointed star and three rows of beads, diadem, earring, torque ending in pellet. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cload seated right on a throne, holding a bow "BASILEWS MEGALOY APSAKOY AYTOKPATOPOS FILOPATOROS FILELLENOS EPIFANOYS" (Of the Great King Arsakes, Autocrat, the Father-Loving, the Noble, the Greek-Loving.) Reference: Sellwood 31.6?museumguyOct 28, 2015
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 3.95 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Diademed and draped bust left; medium pointed beard with upturned mustache, necklet, wart on forehead, five rows of hair; behind, eagle standing left placing wreath on head; diadem with three ribbons. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; below, monogram; seven line botched legend. References: Sellwood #52.12; Shore #280.museumguySep 12, 2015
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.3 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 121-91 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust left, wearing pellet-ending torque around neck, long full beard, circle of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; square four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King Arsaces God Manifest). References: Sellwood #24.9; Shore #69.museumguyAug 26, 2015
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Parthia - Orodes I (90-80 BCE) or Mithradates III (87-80 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 4.09; Mint: Margiane; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 90-80 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left with medium length beard left wearing tiara with star and pellet-ended torque around neck - border of pellets; diadem. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right holding bow - seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (Of the Great King Arsakes, Autocrat, the Father-Loving, the Noble, the Greek-Loving.) Reference: Sellwood #31.9.museumguyAug 21, 2015
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 4.03 grams; Mint: Mithradatkart; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of Orodes left, wearing torque ending in pellet. He exhibits short beard on weak chin. Hair is medium length in five waves; circular border of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsaces) wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; Mithradatkart monogram below; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ("King of Kings Arsacid, Beneficent, Just, Illustriously born, Lover of Greece"). References: Sellwood #45.14; Shore #225.museumguyAug 20, 2015
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Size/Metal: AR17; Weight: 4.0 grams; Mint: Rhagae; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left, wearing tiara with 8-pointed star and beaded decoration. King has long beard, diadem, and torque ending with pellet; earring. Reverse: Seated archer wearing bashlyk right holding bow. 5 line legend - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble). References: Sellwood #28.6 variant; Shore 94ff.
museumguyAug 20, 2015
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 4.11 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T28iii) with six-pointed star and earflap; torque with single or double pellet finial; earring. This portrait shows a pointed rather than bulbous nose. No border. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King of Kings Arsaces God Manifest). Reference: Sellwood #28.3.museumguyAug 20, 2015
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Parthia - Gotarzes I (91-87 BCE) or Sinatruces (93-69 BCE)Metal/Size: AR 19; Weight: 4.05 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 93-69 BCE. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of Gotarzes I or Sinatruces left with medium-length beard and hawk nose wearing horned tiara with ear flap, three rows of pellets and stags on crest. King also wears diadem with knot and ribbons, earring, torque w/single pellet finial and cuirass. Reverse:5-line legend (Sellwood type ii) BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV ΛPΣΛKOV ΘEOΠATPOY NIKATOPOΣ (Of the Great King Arsaces, Divine Father, Conqueror) - archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, wearing bashlyk and cloak, holding bow. References: Shore #113-115 (Gotarzes I); Sellwood #33.4 (Gotarzes I); Sunrise #302 & Assar (Sinatruces).museumguyAug 18, 2015
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Parthia - Osroes II (190-208 AD)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.5 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 190-208 AD; Obverse: Facing left bust of king with long, tapered beard wearing tiara with ear flap and pellets on crest and vertically on side of diadem with loops and four pendant ends. Reverse: Archer seated facing right on throne holding bow, below monogram. The legend is in Greek and Aramaic, blundered at that (Greek illegible; Aramaic = ḥwsrw MLK'). References: Sellwood #85.1; Shore #437.
museumguyJul 21, 2015
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AR 20; Weight: 2.3 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 147-191 AD; Obverse: Bearded bust of king left, wearing diademed tiara with earflap and hooked appendages - diadem ends as three lines; border of dots. Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsaces?), wearing kyrbasia and cloak, seated right on throne. Right hand holding bow in front. Two dashes above monogram - all below archer's arm. "A" beneath bow. Greek illegible; Aramaic = wlgŝy MLK'. References: Sellwood 84.131; Shore #434.museumguyJul 21, 2015
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Parthia - Vologases III (105-147 AD)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 3.6 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 105-147 AD; Obverse: Bareheaded bust left with long pointed beard, wearing diadem with loop and three ends; border of dots. Reverse: King Arsaces seated with bow facing right. Legend could be: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΟΛΑΓΑΣΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ("Of the King of Kings, Arsaces, Vologases the Just, the Noble, the Greek-Loving"). Reference: Sellwood #78.7.museumguyJul 21, 2015
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR21; 2.5 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhaga; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with medium-length pointed beard, wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem; eagle behind head holding wreath. Reverse: Beardless archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram; Greek legend (Type II) but somewhat illegible. References: Sellwood #52.13; Shore #281.museumguyJul 19, 2015
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Parthia - Artabanus II (10-38 AD) or Gotarzes II (44-51 AD)Metal/Size: AR 20; Weight: 3.4 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 10-38 AD or 44-51 AD; Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with long square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots. Reverse: Beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram 26; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ( KING OF KINGS / Arsaki / Beneficial DIKAIOS (righteous/just / EPIFANOUS FILELLINOS - "Friend of the Greeks") legend on left read from outside. References: Sellwood #63.6; Shore #341.museumguyJul 19, 2015
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE) Metal/Size: AR 20; Weight: 3.89 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 57-38 BCE. Bust left with short beard wearing diadem and hippocamp or griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; hair just below jaw-line in five waves. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, anchor (A48i); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ("King of Kings Arsacid, Beneficent, Just, Illustriously born, Lover of Greece"). References: Sellwood #48.6; Shore #258.museumguyJul 19, 2015
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE) Metal/Size: AR 19; Weight: 3.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Mithradatkart; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets. Reverse: Archer seated right, holding bow; anchor behind, monogram before. Reference: Sellwood #47.31.museumguyJul 19, 2015
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE) Metal/Size: AR 20; Weight: 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 57-38 BCE; Mint: Rhaga; Obverse: Bust left with short beard wearing diadem and hippocamp or griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent behind head; wart visible on forehead; hair just below jaw-line in five waves; circular border of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, anchor (A48v); below bow, monogram [?]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ. Reference: Sellwood #48.10.museumguyJul 19, 2015
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Parthia - Orodes I (90-80 BCE) or Mithradates III (87-80 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 90-80 BCE or 57-54 BCE); Obverse: Bearded bust left wearing tiara (T31i) with six-pointed star and ear flap; pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak, seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand - no border - square five-line Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (Of the) Great King Arsaces, the Autocrat, the Father-Loving, the Greek-Loving, the Noble. References: Sellwood #31.5; Shore #122; Assar (Mithradates III).museumguyJul 17, 2015
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Parthia - Mithradates III (57-54 BCE)Metal/Size: AR16; Weight: 3.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 57-54 BCE; Obverse: Short-bearded and short-haired bust left wearing double-banded diadem and segmented necklet with medallion; circular border of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer's head, B; above throne back, T; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (Of the) Great King Arsaces, the Just, the Noble, Friend of the Greeks. Reference: Sellwood #40.2.museumguyJul 17, 2015
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhaga; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Long-bearded bust of king left wearing diadem, torque ending in sea horse (hippocamp), earring, circular border of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak, seated right on omphalos, holding bow- no border - square five-line Greek inscription (ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ) (Great King of Kings Arsaces God Manifest). References: Sellwood #27.1; Shore #85.museumguyJul 17, 2015
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Parthia - Gotarzes II (44-51 AD)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 44-51 AD; Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of king left, long beard, medium-length hair, torque with no finial. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces II) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below. Reference: Sellwood #665.33.museumguyJul 17, 2015
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