Gotarzes I was the ninth Parthian king, the grandson of Phriapatius. His father's name has not come down through history, but he was not a king.
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The attributions and cataloging of Parthian coins used throughout this web site follow David Sellwood's An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (1980, 2nd edition) for consistency. The few exceptions to this policy are explained here.
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Sellwood type 33 coins were originally attributed to Sinatruces by Sellwood (1971) but revised to Gotarzes I by Sellwood (1980). Recent research shows the type likely does belong to Sinatruces.
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.8274g 20mm 12h (PDC 27322) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i) with single-pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Bob Rives - Sellwood 33.1 [59 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.86g (PDC 6920) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i) with double-pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Note: Square Sigma Previous collection: R.C. Senior Current collection: Ashmolean Museum, Senior 5466 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 33.1 variant (double-pellet torque) [4 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Hemidrachm 1.76g (PDC 39574) Mint? Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i); torque end uncertain; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; left lines read from inside in five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 33.1 variant (hemidrachm) [1 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 374 (this coin) - New York International Numismatic Convention 1996, lot 1555 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 157 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 19mm (PDC 29028) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i) with single-pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by from Peyman Shahidi's collection - Sellwood 33.2 [40 in db] - Shore 112 |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.15g (PDC 6918) Mint: Margiane Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i) with single-pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; abbreviated ΘΟΠΑΤΟΡ to allow wide ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ in five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Previous collection: R.C. Senior Current collection: Ashmolean Museum, Senior 5464 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 33.2 variant (abbrev. ΘΟΠΑΤΟΡ) [5 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.11g 20mm (PDC 41572) Mint? Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii) with double-pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Washington Numismatic Gallery, Inc - Sellwood 33.2 variant (double-pellet torque) [2 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.9g 19mm (PDC 25358) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii) with double-pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Canmoose Coins - Sellwood 33.2 variant (mule: obv of Ecbatana, rev of Rhagae) [1 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.14g 21mm (PDC 53544) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i) with single-pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Herakles Numismatics (Perry Siegel) - Sellwood 33.3 [133 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.12g (PDC 33435) Mint? Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i) with double-pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Youssef Mishriki - Sellwood 33.3 variant (double-pellet torque) [3 in db] - Shore 112 |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.18g (PDC 21553) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i) with griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Provenance: Leu, December 1993 Previous collection: Bellaria; Khalili Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 33.3 variant (griffin-ended torque) [7 in db] - Triton VII (12 Jan 2004), lot 428 (this coin) - Mitchiner ACW cf. 543 (for type) - Shore 112 |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.16g 20mm 12h (PDC 34340) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 33.4 [345 in db] - CNG E-Auction 141 (7 Jun 2006), lot 109 (this coin) - Shore 113 |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.76g (PDC 10852) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii), horn removed; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 33.4 variant (missing horn on tiara) [1 in db] - CNG eBay Product ID: 726489c (May 2001) (this coin) - Shore 113 |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.16g (PDC 17950) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ in five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 33.4 variant (ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ in legend) [2 in db] - Peus 374 (Apr 2003), Lot 142 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.74g (PDC 19388) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33iii); circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Sellwood 33.5 [12 in db] - Berk 134th Buy or Bid Sale, lot 167 (this coin) - Shore 116 |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.72g (PDC 20252) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Previous collection: Cunningham Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 33.6 [6 in db] - BMC Parthia, p. 52, 66; plate 11, no. 9 (Phraates III?) (this coin) |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.151g (PDC 16655) Mint: Margiane Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΙΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΠΑΤΙΙ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΙΟΣ Current collection: Smithsonian, 1979.1216.0075 Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 33.7 [1 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) Billon Drachm 4.65g 18x17mm 12h (PDC 12139) Mint: Margiane Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Obv die recut over type 31 Previous collection: Private collection, Germany Photo Loginov & Nikitin, "Parthian Coins from Margiana" (1996) - Sellwood 33.7 obv mule with S31.6 rev [1 in db] - Loginov & Nikitin, Parthian Coins from Margiana (1996), no. 18 (this coin) |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AV Aureus 3.35g 18mm (PDC 11298) Mint? Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line(?) Greek inscription = ΘΠΑ[ΤΟΡΟΣ?] Note: appears to be a gold variant of Sellwood type 33.7 (from the Margiane mint or another further to the East). Pugachenkova and Rempel, "Tillia-tepe" (1991, p. 12) believe this coin to be a local imitation Find spot: burial site 6 at Tillya-tepe. See Sarianidi & Koshelenko Photo Sarianidi & Koshelenko, "Coins from ... Tillya-tepe Site" (1982) - Sellwood 33.7 variant (gold) [1 in db] - Tillya-tepe cat. no. 6.32 (this coin) - Senior ISCH 194.3D (this coin) - Senior ISCH p.145, reports a second specimen in Hamburg |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous (PDC 21907) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i); circular border of pellets Rev: Pegasus flying right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Previous collection: Bellaria Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 33.8 [8 in db] - Triton VII (12 Jan 2004), lot 1336-25 (this coin) |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.85g 16.8mm 12h (PDC 9016) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: Pegasus flying right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Current collection: Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte, Vienna, 8878 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 33.9 [5 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 4.5g 17mm (PDC 27792) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33i); circular border of pellets Rev: Pegasus flying right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Canmoose Coins - Sellwood 33.10 [3 in db] - Shore 118 |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.10g 17mm 1h (PDC 34793) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: Pegasus flying right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 33.11 [7 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.7g (PDC 30655) Mint? Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: Pegasus flying right; no border; six(?)-line Greek inscription Photo by Haroon Tareen Collection - Sellwood 33.11 variant (legend?) [1 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 2.540g 18mm 12h (PDC 3797) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T33ii); circular border of pellets Rev: Pegasus flying right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Previous collection: Dr. E. Herzfeld Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82546 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 33.12 [8 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 2.7g 14mm (PDC 27795) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (?); circular border of pellets Rev: Nike walking right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Canmoose Coins - Sellwood 33.13 [9 in db] - Shore 119 - Triton VIII (10 Jan 2005), lot 1994o (this coin) |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 3.450g 16mm 12h (PDC 3806) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (?); circular border of pellets Rev: Nike walking right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Previous collection: Dr. E. Herzfeld Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82547 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 33.13 variant (tetrachalkous) [1 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 2.50g 15x17mm (PDC 402) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (?); circular border of pellets Rev: Nike walking right; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Photo by Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 33.14 [5 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Chalkous 11mm (PDC 20256) Mint: Rhagae Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (?); circular border of pellets Rev: a club; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ Previous collection: Baron de Bode Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 33.15 [4 in db] - BMC Parthia, p. 54, 89; plate 11, no. 13 (Phraates III?) (this coin) |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Chalkous (PDC 28073) Mint: Susa Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (?); circular border of pellets Rev: palm; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ - Sellwood 33.16 [0 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Chalkous (PDC 28074) Mint: Susa Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (?); circular border of pellets Rev: caduceus; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ - Sellwood 33.17 [0 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Chalkous (PDC 28075) Mint: Susa Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (?); circular border of pellets Rev: Apollo standing right with bow and arrow; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ - Sellwood 33.18 [0 in db] |
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Gotarzes I (95-90 B.C.) AE Chalkous (PDC 28076) Mint: Susa Obv: long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (?); circular border of pellets Rev: goddess standing right with large plant; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ - Sellwood 33.19 [0 in db] |
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