The inscription on the bronze Herakles discovered in 1984 shows that Mithradates IV was the father of Vologases IV.1
Click here to view the inscriptions on this king's coins.
See the genealogy chart.
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Notes:
1. See W. I. al-Salihi, Sumer 43 (1984), p. 219, and J. Black, ibid., p. 230.
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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 Mithradates IV
(c. A.D.129 - 140)AR Drachm, 3.76 g (PDC 2226) Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Obv/ bare-headed bust left with long, pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at the top and two ends; earring visible Rev/ beardless archer seated right on throne holding bow, monogram 26 below bow; archer's seat omitted. Blundered Greek legend. Aramaic inscription on top line Photo/ by permission Henri Delger, Old Roman Coins for Special Collectors -Sellwood 82.1 |
 Mithradates IV
(c. A.D.129 - 140)AR Drachm, 3.76 gm, 18 mm, die axis = 2h (PDC 432) Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Obv/ bare-headed bust left with long, pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at the top and two ends; earring visible Rev/ beardless archer seated right on throne holding bow, monogram 26 below bow; archer's seat omitted. Blundered Greek legend. Aramaic inscription on top line Photo/ by permission Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 82.1 - Shore 425 |
 Mithradates IV
(c. A.D.129 - 140)AR Drachm (PDC 579) Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Additional images/ [large obv & rev] Obv/ bust left with short beard wearing double-banded diadem, segmented necklet with a medallion. Diadem has extra lines engraved on band Rev/ archer seated right on throne holding bow, monogram 26 below bow; six line Greek inscription; left side inscription read from outside. Aramaic inscription on top line Photo/ by permission Smithsonian Institution, National Numismatic Collection - Sellwood 82.3 variant (2 broad pendants) |
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