Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm (PDC 28155) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 ΗΠΣ ΑΠΕΛ (BC 25) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΑΠΕΛ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 52.1 [0 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.2g 28mm (PDC 8515) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [ΗΠ]Σ ΔΑΙΣ[ΙΟΥ] (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΑΥΔΥ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Size: 28x27 mm. Photo by Louis DiLauro - Sellwood 52.2 [1 in db] - Global Numisnet, eBay (27 Feb 2001), item 1214844673 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.43g (PDC 109513) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [Η]ΠΣ ΔΑΙΣΙΟ[Υ] (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΔΑΙ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Numismatik Zöttl - Sellwood 52.3 [28 in db] - Numismatik Zöttl eLive 2 (28 Jun 2019), lot 29 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.35g 22mm 1h (PDC 35347) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [ΗΠ]Σ ΔIΣΙΟΥ (BC 24) Obv: Short-bearded Phraates IV facing left with wart on brow, wearing diadem and torque. Dotted border. Rev: Enthroned king, facing right, with Athena standing before him holding diadem and sceptre. = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Provenance: Douglas, R W Current collection: British Museum, 1962,0405.3 Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.3 variant (month spelled ΔIΣΙΟΥ) [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm (PDC 13706) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 ΗΠΣ ΔΑΣΙΟΥ (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΔΑΣΙΟΥ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by MDRY (David A. J. Liebert) - Sellwood 52.3 variant (month spelled ΔΑΣΙΟΥ) [2 in db] - The Time Machine Co., eBay (3 May 2002), item 1350272241 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.98g 31mm 12h (PDC 6629) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 ΗΠΣ ΔΑ[ΙΣΙΟΥ] (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, pellet under throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΔΑΙ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Overstruck on a tetradrachm of Tiridates II [de Callataÿ] Current collection: Bibliothèque Royale, Brussels, II, 81882 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.3 variant (pellet under throne) [11 in db] - de Callataÿ, Tétradrachmes, 329 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 9.35g 30mm (PDC 29068) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 ΗΠΣ ΔΑΙΣΙΟ[Υ] (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, pellet under throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΔΑΙ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Glenn W. Woods, Numismatist - Sellwood 52.3 variant (pellet under throne) [11 in db] - Glenn W. Woods, VCoins (10 Apr 2005), item 5426 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.46g (PDC 39681) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 ΗΠΣ ΠΑΝΗΜ[ΟΥ] (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΠΑΝΗΜΟΥ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 52.4 [18 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 502 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen der Arsakiden (2008), 395 (this coin) - Shore 274 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.14g (PDC 21823) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 ΗΠΣ ΠΑΝΗΜΟΥ (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, pellet under throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΠΑΝΗΜΟΥ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 52.4 variant (pellet under throne) [2 in db] - Pars Coins, VAuctions (7 Dec 2003), item PCW-PA0052 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.51g 12h (PDC 88055) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [Η]ΠΣ ΟΛΩΙΟ[Υ] (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΟΛΩΙΟΥ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: David Sellwood; Petrowicz Photo from The New York Sale [Group 4] (Baldwin's Auctions Ltd, London; Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals; M&M Numismatics Ltd, Washington, DC; Ira & Larry Goldberg, Los Angeles, CA) - Sellwood 52.5 [29 in db] - New York Sale 34 (6 Jan 2015), lot 302 (this coin) - Baldwin's 100 (27 Sep 2016), lot 332 (this coin) - Naville 12 - Ars Classica 12 (18 Oct 1926), lot 2320 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.91g 29mm (PDC 92722) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [ΗΠ]Σ ΟΛΩΙΟ[Υ] (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; pellet under throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΟΛΩΙΟΥ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Sunrise Collection Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 52.5 variant (pellet under throne) [13 in db] - Pars Coins, VCoins (12 Mar 2016), item PCW-PA1143 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5 Dec 1995), lot 274 (this coin) - de Callataÿ, Tétradrachmes, 337 - Goldberg 98 (6 Jun 2017), lot 2152 (this coin) - New York Sale 37 (5 Jan 2016), lot 159 (this coin) - Shore 274 (this coin) - Sunrise 391 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.52g (PDC 5080) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [Η]ΠΣ ΓΟΡΠΙΑΙ (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΓΟΡΠΙΑ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by UBS AG Gold & Numismatics - Sellwood 52.6 [27 in db] - UBS 67 (5 Sep 2006), lot 5502 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.31g (PDC 40090) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [ΗΠ]Σ ΓΟΡΠΙΑΙ (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΓΟΡΠΙΑ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 52.6 [27 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 500e (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen der Arsakiden (2008), 397 (this coin) - Shore 274 variant |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.2g (PDC 46978) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [Η]ΠΣ ΓΟΡΠΙΑΙ (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΓΟΡΠΙΑ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by V. Makhyan - Sellwood 52.6 [27 in db] - V. Makhyan, eBay (17 Sep 2007), item 260159628701 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 12.17g (PDC 50939) Mint: Séleucie du Tigre Dated 288 [Η]ΠΣ ΓΟΡΠΙΑΙΟ[Υ] (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; pellet under throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΓΟΡΠΙΑ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, Fouilles de Suse 340.1 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.6 variant (pellet under throne) [5 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.81g (PDC 39682) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [ΗΠ]Σ ΥΠΕΡΒΕΡΕΤ (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΣ ΥΠΕΡΒΕΡΕΤ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 52.7 [19 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 503 (this coin) - Auctiones AG 29 (12 Jun 2003), lot 768 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen der Arsakiden (2008), 398 (this coin) - Shore 273 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm 14.96g 29mm 12h (PDC 6630) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 288 [ΗΠΣ] ΥΠΕΡΒΕΡΕΤ (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Dot under throne = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque Royale, Brussels, II, 81883 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.7 variant (pellet under throne) [4 in db] - Allotte de la Fuÿe 1326 - BM 1848-8-3-51 - BM 1900-4-5-51 Rollin - CNG 27 (29 Sep 1993), lot 789 - de Callataÿ, Tétradrachmes, 360 (this coin) - Elsen 24 (14 Mar 1992), lot 172 - Elsen 26 (12 Sep 1992), lot 529 - Hirsch 175 (23 Sep 1992), lot 555 - Le Rider, Suse (1965), pl.33, 340.2 - Paris BN another - Paris BN FdS 340.2 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.68g 30mm 12h (PDC 35395) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 289 [ΘΠΣ] ΑΠΕΛ (BC 24) Obv: Long-bearded Phraates IV facing left with wart on brow, wearing diadem and torque. Dotted border. Rev: Enthroned king, facing right, with Athena standing before him holding diadem and sceptre. = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Is this ΑΠΕΛ 288 ΗΠΣ or 289 ΘΠΣ ? Provenance: Cunningham, Alexander Current collection: British Museum, 1894,0506.2101 Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.8 [1 in db] - BMC Parthia p.106, 41 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 103713) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 289 [ΘΠ]Σ ΔΙΟΥ (BC 24) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΘΠΣ ΔΙΟΥ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Is this ΔΙΟΥ 288 ΗΠΣ or 289 ΘΠΣ ? Photo by Bono Simonetta - Sellwood 52.8-9 variant (month ΔΙΟΥ) [5 in db] - Bono Simonetta. Brevi note di numismatica partica, SM 144, pp.88-92, fig. 7 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 28156) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 289 ΘΠΣ ΑΡΤΕΜΙΣΙΟΥ (BC 23) Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque; a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne; to his right, helmeted Athena standing left presenting wreath in extended right hand, and holding scepter in left; seven-line Greek inscription (L52i); in exergue, Greek letters ΘΠΣ ΑΡΤΕ; no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 52.9 [0 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.930g (PDC 564) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 52.10 [875 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 4.02g 20mm 12h (PDC 52957) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.11 [179 in db] - CNG E-Auction 256 (25 May 2011), lot 171 (this coin) - Shore 279 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.96g 19mm (PDC 92528) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iii); no border = illegible? Photo by Lodge Antiquities - Sellwood 52.12 [127 in db] - Lodge Antiquities, VCoins (12 Feb 2016), item 2750 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.79g (PDC 4767) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iii); no border = illegible? Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 52.13 [87 in db] - Peus 363 (26 Apr 2000), lot 5158 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm (PDC 65214) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Photo Hagen Hass - Sellwood 52.14 [33 in db] - Hagen Hass, eBay (18 Mar 2011), item 200437033796 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.845g 20mm 1h (PDC 127) Mint: Mithradatkart Struck BC 57-BC 54 Obv: Filleted & bearded head l. w/ border of dots; wearing segmented necklet with medallion Rev: Archer enthroned r.; below bow, monogram MT theta = ΒΑΣΙΛΣΑΣ | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ | ΣΙΛΕΩΝ | ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ | ΜΕ ΓΑΛΟΥ | ? | ? | ΕΥΕΡΑΤ | ΚΑΙΙΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΣ Provenance: Weber Previous collection: Weber Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1991.3.41 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.15 [2 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.91g 19.78mm 12h (PDC 37961) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head erased on die; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, inverted Τ; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Previous collection: David Sellwood Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.15 variant (inverted Τ behind archer) [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.73g 21mm (PDC 21873) Mint: Laodicea Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Bellaria Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.16 [87 in db] - Triton 7 (13 Jan 2004), lot 1335-17 (this coin) - Sphinx Numismatics, eBay (13 Jun 2004), item 3916557706 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.67g 18.94mm 12h (PDC 37893) Mint: Laodicea Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, eagle behind throne erased; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: David Sellwood Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.16 variant (eagle behind throne erased) [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 4.01g (PDC 6712) Mint: Laodicea Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind throne, eagle; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.16 variant (eagle behind throne) [2 in db] - SNG Britain III (Lockett), cf. 3290 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.74g 20mm (PDC 108022) Mint: Laodicea Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription with ΒΑΣΙΛΕΝ missing Λ (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Sellwood 52.16 variant (legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΝ) [1 in db] - Naville Numismatics Live Auction 47 (3 Mar 2019), lot 79 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 4.05g (PDC 64851) Mint: Laodicea Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; throne with T back; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 52.16 variant (T-back throne) [87 in db] - Gorny & Mosch 196 (7 Mar 2011), lot 1933 (this coin) - Shore 283 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.1g 20.62mm 12h (PDC 37923) Mint: Nisa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letters ΙΝ (retrograde); seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Previous collection: David Sellwood Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.17 [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.810g 24mm 1h (PDC 7494) Mint: Nisa Struck BC 38-BC 2 Obv: bust l., wart on brow, eagle behind head Rev: archer seated r. = illegible? Note: eagle partially erased Previous collection: Dr. E. Herzfeld Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82868 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.17 variant (obv eagle erased on die) [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 4.20g 20mm (PDC 61929) Mint: Nisa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letters ΝΙ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Photo by VAuctions - Sellwood 52.17 variant (rev N not retrograde) [1 in db] - VAuctions 249 (15 Jul 2010), lot 28 (this coin) - Shore not listed - VAuctions 269 (8 Sep 2011), lot 72 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28157) Mint: Nisa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? - Sellwood 52.18 [0 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.4g 20mm (PDC 17157) Mint: Margiana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Π; seven-line Greek inscription (L52v); no border = Note: Unusual necklet of type normally only seen on Laodicea drachms; For similar bar termination of diadem ties, see Hirsch 225-226 (Feb 2003), lot 1645. Photo by Haroon Tareen Collection - Sellwood 52.19 [17 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.72g (PDC 51009) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: rev double struck Find spot: Trésor de Suse 1951-52 Provenance: PrevColl Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, Fouilles de Suse 201.1 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.20 [11 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.76g 20.21mm 12h (PDC 37913) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram with gamma top [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: David Sellwood Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.20 variant (monogram with gamma top) [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 2.94g (PDC 51665) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Find spot: Trésor de Suse 1937 Provenance: PrevColl Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, Fouilles de Suse 202.3 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.21 [5 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)BI Drachm 3.02g (PDC 51669) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind throne, Greek letter Η; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Find spot: Trésor de Suse 1937 Provenance: PrevColl Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, Fouilles de Suse 203.3 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.22 [13 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)CU Drachm 3.01g (PDC 58701) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind throne, Greek letter Η; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: emergency issue? fourrée? Photo by Stephen Album Rare Coins - Sellwood 52.22 variant (BI) [2 in db] - Stephen Album List 245 (Jul 2009), item 79981 (this coin) - Pars Coins, VAuctions (19 Nov 2005), item PCW-PA128 (this coin) - Pars Coins, VCoins (31 Jan 2008), item PCW-PA305-04 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.31g (PDC 51664) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind throne, Greek letter Η; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Find spot: Trésor de Suse 1937 Provenance: PrevColl Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, Fouilles de Suse 202.2 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.23 [16 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.39g (PDC 51725) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; aboove bow, Greek letters ΑΤ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, AA.GR.6649 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.24 [9 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm (PDC 84740) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; aboove bow, Greek letters ΑΤ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: 2 of 4 coins in lot Previous collection: David Sellwood Photo by A.H. Baldwin & Sons (London) - Sellwood 52.24 [9 in db] - Baldwin's 90 (24 Sep 2014), lot 1225-02 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.650g 21mm 12h (PDC 7488) Mint: Susa Struck BC 38-BC 2 Obv: bust l., wart on brow, eagle behind head Rev: archer seated r. = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82862 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.24 variant (monogram above bow) [3 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.63g 19mm 12h (PDC 89372) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne a palm branch; aboove bow, Greek letters ΑΤ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: 89372 Current collection: M.Z. Khorasani, K. 487 Photo by Mojtaba Zadeh Khorasani - Sellwood 52.24 variant (palm behind archer, ΑΤ above bow). [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AE Drachm 3.63g 18mm 12h (PDC 98211) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; Greek letter Τ; aboove bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: eastern imitation Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.25 variant (AE imitation) [2 in db] - CNG E-Auction 378 (13 Jul 2016), lot 255 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.72g 12h (PDC 59816) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; above bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Todd A. Ballen Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.25 variant (monogram below bow) [2 in db] - Triton 13 (5 Jan 2010), lot 686 (this coin) - Peus 386 (26 Apr 2006), lot 410 (this coin) - Shore 289 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.71g (PDC 6945) Mint: Traxiane Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: 38-33 BC Previous collection: R.C. Senior Current collection: Ashmolean Museum, Senior 5492 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.25 variant (no monogram above bow) [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.7g 19mm (PDC 34043) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind throne, Greek letter Η; below bow, no monogram; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Windsor Antiquities (now Palmyra Heritage Gallery, Morris Khouli) - Sellwood 52.26 [2 in db] - Windsor Antiquities, eBay (24 Apr 2006), item 8409701332 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.71g 18mm 12h (PDC 87974) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no letter behind throne; below bow, no monogram; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: David Sellwood Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.26 variant (no Η behind throne) [1 in db] - CNG E-Auction 341 (17 Dec 2014), lot 273 (this coin) - Baldwin's 90 (24 Sep 2014), lot 1226-01 (this coin) - Shore 276 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)BI Drachm 3.27g (PDC 51674) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind throne, Greek letter Η; below bow, Greek letter Λ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Find spot: Trésor de Suse 1937 Provenance: PrevColl Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, Fouilles de Suse 206 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.27 [3 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28162) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind throne, Greek letter Η; below bow, Greek letter Α; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 52.28 [0 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28163) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Υ; above bow, Greek letter Φ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 52.29 [0 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.99g (PDC 21587) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne a palm branch; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Bellaria Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.30 [51 in db] - Triton 7 (13 Jan 2004), lot 462 (this coin) - BMC Parthia p.113, 94 variant (same) - Peus 326 (1 Nov 1989), lot 385 (this coin) - Shore 285 - Tkalec (9 May 2005), lot 102 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.69g 19mm 12h (PDC 43317) Mint: Court at Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram + ; behind throne a palm branch; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: National Museum of Iran, Tehran, 147 Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.30 variant (monogram + below bow) [2 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.97g 19mm 12h (PDC 43762) Mint: Court at Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no monogram below bow; behind throne a palm branch; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: National Museum of Iran, Tehran, 147 Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.30 variant (no monogram below bow) [1 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.86g 21mm (PDC 83673) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Gitbud & Naumann - Münzhandlung - Sellwood 52.31 [13 in db] - Gitbud & Naumann 18 (1 Jun 2014), lot 356 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.62g 18mm 12h (PDC 53557) Mint: Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (variant 1); no border = Photo by Sayles & Lavender - Sellwood 52.31 variant (legend ii, var 1) [6 in db] - Sayles & Lavender, VCoins (28 Aug 2008), item 12319 (this coin) - Canmoose, VCoins (28 Jan 2009), item 19489 (this coin) - Shore not listed - Stack's 486 (10 Jun 1996), lot 418 (part) (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.83g 1h (PDC 59817) Mint: Court at Susa Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (variant 2, ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ has X for Φ); no border = Previous collection: Todd A. Ballen; Dr. Robert Gonnella Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.31 variant (legend ii, var 2) [1 in db] - Triton 13 (5 Jan 2010), lot 687 (this coin) - Peus 336 (28 Apr 1993), lot 142 (this coin) - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 509 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen der Arsakiden (2008), 408 (this coin) - Shore 281 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 2.98g 18mm (PDC 27722) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, Greek letter Ο; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Photo by eBay seller wderfler - Sellwood 52.32 [10 in db] - Wolf D. Derfler, eBay (20 Jan 2005), item 3953792520 (this coin) - Shore 283 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 4.12g 12h (PDC 59812) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, behind archer inverted Greek letter Τ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Previous collection: Todd A. Ballen Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (inverted Τ behind archer) [11 in db] - Triton 13 (5 Jan 2010), lot 682 (this coin) - New York Sale 37 (5 Jan 2016), lot 163 (this coin) - UBS 69 (23 Jan 2007), lot 602 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.75g (PDC 39690) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, star; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (star behind archer) [2 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 512 (this coin) - Peus 376 (29 Oct 2003), lot 690 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen der Arsakiden (2008), 412 (this coin) - Shore 288 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.95g (PDC 39691) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, behind archer Greek letter Β; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Note: Rare variant Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (Β behind archer) [10 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 513 (this coin) - Peus 324 (5 Apr 1989), lot 301 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen der Arsakiden (2008), 413 (this coin) - Shore 291 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.60g 20mm 12h (PDC 104761) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, Greek letter Ξ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Previous collection: Nisa Collection Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 52.32-33 variant (Ξ behind archer) [9 in db] - CNG E-Auction 417 (16 Mar 2018), lot 321 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 4.01g 20mm (PDC 13394) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, Greek letter Φ; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iv); no border = illegible? Photo by Bob Rives - Sellwood 52.33 [14 in db] - Shore 286 |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28161) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, Greek letter Β; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iii); no border = illegible? - Sellwood 52.34 [0 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.282g 19mm 12h (PDC 111) Mint: Rhagae Struck BC 38-BC 2 Obv: Bust of Phraates l.; wearing fillet and linked necklace. Eagle bearing wreathin beak r. Star in crescent l. Border of dots. Rev: Archer enthroned r.; below bow, monogram gamma I; behind throne, crescent = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ | Α[Ρ]ΣΑΚΟΥ | ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ | ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Petrowicz weight = 3.36; Naville = 3.36-3.83 Provenance: Rochester Previous collection: Rochester; Petrowicz Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1991.3.54 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 52.35 [5 in db] - Naville 12 - Ars Classica 12 (18 Oct 1926), lot 2328 (this coin part of) - Petrowicz (1904), p. 93, 98; pl.XIV-2 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.62g (PDC 101995) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne eagle flying right bearing diadem in beak; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo Münzen & Medaillen (Deut.) - Sellwood 52.36 [75 in db] - Münzen & Medaillen GmbH 45 (9 Jun 2017), lot 453 (this coin) - Schulman (27 Mar 1990), lot 463 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm (PDC 76576) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; eagle behind throne removed; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Auktionen Meister & Sonntag - Sellwood 52.36 variant (eagle removed behind throne) [4 in db] - Meister & Sonntag 14 (7 May 2012), lot 677-28 (this coin) - Teutoburger 57 (8 Sep 2011), lot 707-13 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.66g 18mm 12h (PDC 76131) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne, star; seven-line Greek inscription (L52ii); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: British Museum, 1900,0101.8 Photo by Pierre-Yves Boillet - Sellwood 52.36 variant (star behind archer) [1 in db] - Boillet 2640 (this coin) |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AR Drachm 3.93g 19mm 2h (PDC 58168) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; behind throne eagle flying right bearing diadem in beak; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iii); no border = illegible? Previous collection: Tom Mallon Photo by CoinIndia - Sellwood 52.37 [4 in db] - Coin India, VCoins (6 Apr 2009), item 33.14 (this coin) - CNG E-Auction 389 (18 Jan 2017), lot 414 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.81g 19.23mm 12h (PDC 37924) Mint: Aria Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Α; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iii); no border = illegible? Previous collection: David Sellwood Photo by Dick Hodges - Sellwood 52.38 [2 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AE Drachm 4.12g 28mm 2h (PDC 47702) Mint: Areia Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Α; seven-line Greek inscription (L52iii); no border = illegible? Provenance: eBay Current collection: van't Haaff, 105 Photo by Anne van't Haaff - Sellwood 52.38 variant (BI or AE) [2 in db] |
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Phraates IV (38-2 B.C.)AE Drachm 3.45g (PDC 66863) Mint: Margiane Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and segmented necklet; eagle behind head flying left with diadem; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Π; seven-line barbarous inscription; no border = Previous collection: Colin E. Pitchfork; Fred Shore Photo by Noble Numismatics Pty. Ltd. - Sellwood 52.39 [2 in db] - Noble Numismatics 52 (13 Nov 1996), lot 2097 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5 Dec 1995), lot 292 (this coin) - Shore 292 (this coin) |
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