A. B. Nikitin maintains that early issues of Orodes II were minted during the lifetime of his father Phraates III which, Nikitin postulates, was a regular practice among the Arsacids.1 See the genealogy chart.
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1. Nikitin, "Early Parthian Coins of Margiana," 1998, p. 17.
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Type 42 bronzes range from 2.54 to 4.08 grams and
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.01g 20mm 12h (PDC 28638) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; behind bust, Nike flying left with wreath; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 42.1 [10 in db] - CNG 75 (23 May 2007), lot 592 (this coin) - Shore 218 - Triton IX (9 Jan 2006), lot 1096 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.03g (PDC 4757) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; behind bust, Nike flying left with wreath; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [ΣΡ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 42.2 [5 in db] - Peus 363, Lot 5148 (this coin) - Petrowicz p.61,30; pl.X-5 (this coin) - Shore 219 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.85g (PDC 21572) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; behind bust, Nike flying left with wreath; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [ΕΡ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Bellaria Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 42.2 variant (ΕΡ monogram) [14 in db] - Triton VII (12 Jan 2004), lot 447 (this coin) - BMC Parthia p.69, 4 (Orodes I) - CNA 21 (26 Jun 1992), lot 178 (this coin) - Mitchiner ACW not listed - Shore 218 variant (monogram) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.540g 18mm 12h (PDC 4400) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; behind bust, Nike flying left with wreath; circular border of pellets Rev: eagle stands right, wings open; below right, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1973.56.1613 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 42.3 [30 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous (PDC 14467) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; behind bust, Nike flying left with wreath; circular border of pellets Rev: bow in case; at right, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 42.4 [4 in db] - Sellwood ICP (1980), type 42.4 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.07g (PDC 32707) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Fritz Rudolf Künker Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 43.1 [18 in db] - Künker Online Shop (Jan 2006), Item No. 103235 (this coin) - Shore 214 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.54g 20mm (PDC 6360) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; pellet above bow, below monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 247 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 43.1 variant (pellet above bow) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.850g 21mm 12h (PDC 4399) Mint: Court at Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Col. Biddulph Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82662 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 43.2 [7 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 57597) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: 2 of 2 Photo by Ancient Delights - Sellwood 43.3 [6 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.70g (PDC 39632) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ (ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ) [?????????] ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝ[ΟΣ] Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 43.4 [9 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 438 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 257 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.73g (PDC 20290) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; ΚΑΙ is added to seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΟΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ [?????????] ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝ[ΟΣ] Previous collection: Claude Stewart Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 43.4 variant (legend has KAI) [1 in db] - BMC Parthia, p. 70, 15; plate 14, no. 5 (Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.79g 20mm (PDC 6362) Mint: Court at Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ (ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ) [?????????] ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝ[ΟΣ] Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 248 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 43.5 [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 31934) Mint: Nisa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letters NI; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ (ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ) [?????????] ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝ[ΟΣ] - Sellwood 43.6 [2 in db] - Sellwood, Drachms of the Parthian Dark Age (JRAS, 1976), pl. 4, 91 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 6531) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Private collection, Switzerland Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 43.7 [18 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.61g (PDC 2883) Mint: Margiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; 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; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙ[ΟΥ] ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 43.8 [3 in db] - Shore 221 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 221 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.70g 18mm 2h (PDC 53364) Mint: Margiane Obv: short-bearded bust facing head left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; 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; no border; seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 43.8 variant (legend; bust facing head left) [1 in db] - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕ[Ρ]ΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝ[ΟΣ] (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28106) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter T; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ [ΗΝΟΣ?] ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΝ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΟΥ - Sellwood 43.9 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.060g 25mm 1h (PDC 4418) Mint: Aria Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; 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; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ [ΗΝΟΣ?] ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΝ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΟΥ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82674 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 43.10 [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.88g (PDC 56861) Mint: Mithradatkart? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Auktionen Meister & Sonntag - Sellwood 43.11 [3 in db] - Meister & Sonntag 6A (30 Sep 2008), lot 61 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.2g 20mm (PDC 5927) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; behind bust, Nike flying left with wreath has been erased from die; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; seven-line Greek inscription (L42[?]); no border = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: S42.1 with Nike erased on die Photo by Marc Breitsprecher, Ancient Imports - Sellwood 43.12 [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.75g (PDC 6365) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: Pegasus flying right; below, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Petrowicz; Seymour de Ricci (?) Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 250 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 43.13 [21 in db] - Ars Classica XII (1926), lot 2278 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous (PDC 46245) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: Pegasus flying right; above left, monogram [ΜΤΘ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Youssef Mishriki - Sellwood 43.13 variant (monogram ΜΤΘ) [15 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 3.42g 16x17mm 12h (PDC 47599) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: horse head right; behind, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Provenance: eBay Current collection: Anne van't Haaff, 52 Photo by Anne van't Haaff - Sellwood 43.13 variant (monogram ΜΤΘ above left) [15 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 2.716g (PDC 16684) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: horse head right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Smithsonian, 276215.0002 Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 43.14 [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous (PDC 28108) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: horse head right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 43.15 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 2.45g 14mm (PDC 6367) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets Rev: bow in case; to right, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Petrowicz; Seymour de Ricci (?) Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 266 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 43.17 corrigendum (rev monogram) [2 in db] - Ars Classica XII (1926), lot 2278 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.56g (PDC 4759) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem with two pendants; 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΚΤΙΣΤΟΥ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 44.1 [14 in db] - Peus 363, Lot 5150 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.22g (PDC 5658) Mint: Seleucia Dated ΠΟ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; Greek letters ΠΟ above Tyche; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 45.1 [11 in db] - CNG 55 (Sep 2000), lot 756 (this coin) - Shore 209 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 13.700g 32mm 12h (PDC 4409) Mint: Seleucia Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram [~] above Tyche; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Petrowicz Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82646 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.2 [2 in db] - Petrowicz p.56,2; pl.IX-2 (as Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.46g (PDC 5077) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΠΟ ΠΕ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΠΕ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by UBS AG Gold & Numismatics - Sellwood 45.3 [5 in db] - UBS 67 (Sep 2006), lot 5499 (this coin) - Petrowicz p.57,4; pl.IX-3 (as Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.87g 31mm 12h (PDC 52285) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; nothing in exergue; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ - ΑΡΣΑΚΟ[Υ] / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ - ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟ[Σ] Provenance: 1906 Löbbecke Previous collection: Arthur Löbbecke Current collection: SMB, Pergamonmuseum, 18204047 Photo by Interactive Catalogue of the Coin Cabinet, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Sellwood 45.3-8 variant (nothing in exergue) [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.390g 32mm 12h (PDC 4405) Mint: Seleucia Dated ΠΟ ΑΡ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΑΡ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Alotte de la Fuije Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82648 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.3-8 variant (ΑΡ in exergue) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 12.37g (PDC 39633) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΠΟ ΞΑ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΞΑ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 45.4 [1 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 442 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 262 (this coin) - Shore 209 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 28111) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΔΑ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.5 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 28099) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΠΑ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.6 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 13.87g (PDC 23351) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΠΟ ΠΑ(ΝΗΜΟΥ) Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΠΑ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: David Sellwood, 771 (Tray 2) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.6 variant (Π engraved over Δ in exergue) [1 in db] - Sellwood ICP (1971), Plate plates, no. 45/5 (this coin) - Sellwood ICP (1980), plates, no. 45.6 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 28109) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΓΟΡ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.7 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.51g (PDC 10650) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΠΟ ΥΠ[ΕΡΒ] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing crown seated right on throne, right hand extended; Tyche kneeling left before him holding scepter, right hand extended to king; monogram ΠΟ above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΥΠ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Fritz Rudolf Künker Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 45.8 [3 in db] - Künker 62, Lot 165 (this coin) - Künker 62 (13 Mar 2001), lot 165 (this coin) - Shore 209 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.99g (PDC 39635) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 45.9 [70 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 444 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 265 (this coin) - Shore 222 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.750g 21mm 12h (PDC 4393) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, no monogram; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1973.56.1609 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.9 variant (no monogram) [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 20mm (PDC 11224) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem with two pendants and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Jim Farr - Sellwood 45.9 variant (two pendants) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.91g (PDC 6836) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Don. Dr. H.E. Stapleton on 15.3.1958 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.10 [15 in db] - BMC Parthia p.75, 55 variant |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 561) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 45.11 [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28110) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.12 [5 in db] - Sellwood ICP (1980), type 45.12 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.63g (PDC 6835) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: J.B. Elliot, 1859 (o.c. 83) Current collection: Ashmolean Museum, O.C. 83 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.12 variant (legend ii) [17 in db] - BMC Parthia p.75, 53 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.7g (PDC 14098) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Youssef Mishriki - Sellwood 45.12 variant (legend v?) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 34047) Mint: Court at Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.13 [3 in db] - Sellwood ICP (1980), type 45.13 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.91g 20mm 1h (PDC 47333) Mint: Court at Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ has retrograde letters in seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Sayles & Lavender - Sellwood 45.13 variant (retrograde letters in ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ) [11 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.07g (PDC 5079) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by UBS AG Gold & Numismatics - Sellwood 45.14 [18 in db] - UBS 67 (Sep 2006), lot 5501 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.7g 18mm (PDC 32284) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Ε on side; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: holed Photo by iNumis - Sellwood 45.14 variant (rotated Ε ?) [1 in db] - Sear GCV 7445 variant |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 26140) Mint: Court at Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 45.15 [2 in db] - Sellwood ICP (1980), type 45.15 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 32494) Mint: Court at Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; lines 4 and 5 corrupt in seven-line Greek inscription Photo by eBay seller victoriansoul - Sellwood 45.15 variant (legend lines 4-5 corrupt) [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.7929g 21mm 12h (PDC 27253) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, Greek letter Θ; below bow, Greek letters ΤΑ aligned vertically; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: reverse overstrike? Provenance: ex Najaf Photo by Bob Rives - Sellwood 45.16 [9 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.05g (PDC 6402) Mint: TA Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; nothing above bow; below bow, Greek letters ΤΑ aligned vertically; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, R 1295 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.16 variant (no Θ above bow) [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.880g 21mm 12h (PDC 4451) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, Greek letters ΤΑ aligned vertically; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Prof. E.B. Titchener Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82682 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.17 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28113) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, Greek letter Ν; below bow, Greek letters ΤΑ aligned vertically; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.18 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.78g (PDC 6401) Mint: NI Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; 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 with retrograde Ν; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 304 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.18 variant (ΝΙ below bow with retrograde Ν) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.57g (PDC 22748) Mint: Nisa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; 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; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 45.18 variant (ΝΙ below bow) [2 in db] - Gorny & Mosch Auktion 130, lot 1406 (this coin) - Münz Zentrum 62 (1987), lot 475 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.85g (PDC 39637) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, Greek letter Χ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 45.19 [9 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 446 (this coin) - Peus 337 (1993), lot 205 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 269 (this coin) - Shore 228 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.90g (PDC 2891) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, star; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙ[ΟΥ] ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.19 variant (star above bow) [1 in db] - Shore 229 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 229 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.66g (PDC 23579) Mint: Court at Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: reverse overstrike Current collection: David Sellwood, 89 (Tray 12) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.20 [18 in db] - Petrowicz p.62,36; pl.X-8 (as Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.9g 19mm (PDC 27805) Mint: Court at Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: AE core of fourrée Photo by Canmoose Coins - Sellwood 45.20 variant (fourrée) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 10461) Mint? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ has retrograde and inverted letters in seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Najaf Coins & Collectibles - Sellwood 45.20 variant (ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ has retrograde letters) [2 in db] - Shore 225 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.43g (PDC 4760) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 45.21 [14 in db] - Peus 363, Lot 5151 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.427g (PDC 16686) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and two-pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Smithsonian, 1979.1216.0093 Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 45.21 variant (2 pellet ended torque) [7 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28112) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, Greek letter Greek letter Τ; below bow, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.22 [2 in db] - Sellwood ICP (1980), type 45.22 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.70g (PDC 17695) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, Greek letter Ο; below bow, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Jean Elsen s.a. - Sellwood 45.23 [9 in db] - Elsen 73 (Mar 2003), lot 193 (this coin) - Shore 230 variant |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 25581) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Λ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Guy Braun - Sellwood 45.24 [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.2g 19mm (PDC 41480) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Λ with variation; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Incitatus Coins - Sellwood 45.24 variant (monogram) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28114) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, V; below bow, Greek letter Λ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.25 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.880g 21mm 1h (PDC 4403) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, V; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Previous collection: Prof. E.B. Titchener coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82660 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.26 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.56g (PDC 6838) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, Greek letter Τ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Previous collection: Don. Dr. H.E. Stapleton on 15.3.1958 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.27 [4 in db] - BMC Parthia p.76, 62 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28115) Mint: Aria Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; 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; no border; seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 45.28 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.920g 22mm 1h (PDC 4394) Mint: Aria Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; 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; no border; legend has ΚΑΙ in seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Prof. E.B. Titchman coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82672 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.28 variant (legend has ΚΑΙ) [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 46872) Mint: Aria? (or barbarous imitation from Eastern Iran) Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription (Aria or barbarous imitation from eastern Iran) - Sellwood 45.29 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.890g 26mm 12h (PDC 4448) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Prof. E.B. Titchman coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82671 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.30 [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.92g 20mm 12h (PDC 52512) Mint: Court at Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 45.31 [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.900g 22mm 12h (PDC 4452) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram ΕΡ (vice ΣΡ); no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Col. Biddulph Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82669 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.31 variant (monogram ΕΡ) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.97g (PDC 6837) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Provenance: bought at Kabul 16 Jul 52 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.32 [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.430g (PDC 16691) Mint? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Smithsonian, 2001.0009.0285 Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 45.33 [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.97g (PDC 20304) Mint: Court at uncertain site Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 45.34 [1 in db] - BMC Parthia, p. 76, 61; plate 15, no. 7 (Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.79g (PDC 6439) Mint: AT Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: horse standing right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 323 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.35 [14 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 2.53g 16mm (PDC 6496) Mint: AT Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: horse standing right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 367 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.36 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 2.97g 15mm (PDC 6497) Mint: AT Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: Nike walking right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 422 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.37 [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 2.200g 14mm 12h (PDC 4392) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: Nike walking right, no monogram; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Col. Biddulph Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82691 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.37 variant (no monogram) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 2.92g 18mm 12h (PDC 9631) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: stag standing right; above left, monogram [~]; below right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Robert DeRose - Sellwood 45.38 [21 in db] - Shore 512 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.12g 17.6mm 1h (PDC 9048) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: stag standing right; no monogram above; below right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte, Vienna, 8909 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.38 variant (no monogram above) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.56g 22mm (PDC 6489) Mint: AT Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: stag standing right; above left, monogram [~]; below right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 412 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.39 [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 2.14g 15mm (PDC 6500) Mint: AT Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: fort with two tall and two short towers; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 370 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.40 [54 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous (PDC 28116) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: Athena's head right; in field right, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.41 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 9mm (PDC 20307) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: horse head right; at right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Benlian Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 45.42 [2 in db] - BMC Parthia, p. 77, 69; plate 15, no. 10 (Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 2.870g 15mm 12h (PDC 4415) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: horse head right; at left, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1973.56.1607 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.42 variant (rev monogram field left) [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous (PDC 28117) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: horse head right; at right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.43 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 2.32g 20mm (PDC 6463) Mint: AT Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: stag head right; in field right, in front, monogram [~]; behind, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 331 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45.44 [10 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 17mm (PDC 11793) Mint? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: camel sitting right; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Silk Road Coins (Rian Thum) - Sellwood 45 type variant (camel sitting right) [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.830g 14mm 2h (PDC 7689) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: elephant head right; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Gen. Staraselsky coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.80248 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 45 type variant (elephant head right) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.40g (PDC 46654) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets Rev: a club; at right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 45.45 [1 in db] - Jacquier Katalog 35 (Autumn 2007), lot 233 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
Note: For bronze issues of Orodes II with wart but with no obverse symbol, and star above crescent on reverse, see S48.32
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 10.810g 29mm 11h (PDC 4412) Mint: Seleucia Dated ΑΥ[ΔΥΝΑΙΟΥ] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΑΥ and monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Fay coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82649 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.1 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.45g (PDC 9268) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΠΕ[ΡΙΤΙΟΥ] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΡΕ and monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Petrowicz Cond/Rarity: C1, R Previous collection: Petrowicz Current collection: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, plaster cast on glass plate for Samm. Petrowicz (1904) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.2 [1 in db] - Samm. Petrowicz pl. IX-4 (this coin) - Ars Classica XII (1926), lot 2243 (this coin) - Petrowicz p.57,8; pl.IX-4 (Orodes I, 57-37 BC) (this coin) - SNG Britain III (Lockett), 3272 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 12.1g (PDC 23355) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΔΥΣ[ΤΡΟΥ] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΔΥ [and monogram ?]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: David Sellwood, 2477 (Tray 2) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.3 [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.7g (PDC 41932) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΞΑΝ[ΔΙΚΟΥ] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΞΑΝ [and monogram ?]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Najaf Coins & Collectibles - Sellwood 46.4 [4 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.31g (PDC 2872) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΑΡ[ΤΕΜΙΣΙΟΥ] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΑΡ and monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 46.5 [1 in db] - Shore 210 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 210 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.34g 30mm (PDC 53345) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΟΛ and monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 46.5 variant (month ΟΛ) [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.4g (PDC 23354) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΥΠ[ΕΡΒΕΡΕΤΑΙΟΥ] ΤΙ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΑΡ and monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.5 variant (rev has both Macedonian and Babylonian month abbreviations) [1 in db] - Shore 210 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.110g 32mm 12h (PDC 4438) Mint: Seleucia Dated ΠΑ[ΝΗΜΟΥ] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΠΑ and monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82653 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.6 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.97g 30mm (PDC 42192) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΠΑ[ΝΗΜΟΥ] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΠΑ (Π engraved over Δ) and monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 46.6 variant (Π engraved over Δ in exergue) [1 in db] - CNG E-Auction 156 (17 Jan 2007), lot 83 (this coin) - Shore 210 variant (letters in exergue) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 13.19g (PDC 20841) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΓΟΡ[ΠΙΑΙΟΥ] ΕΜ ΤΙ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΓΟΡ ΕΜΤΙ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 46.7 [2 in db] - Peus 376 (Oct 2003), Lot 674 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.980g 32mm 12h (PDC 4398) Mint: Seleucia Dated ΓΟΡ[ΠΙΑΙΟΥ] Χ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding scepter in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΓΟΡ Χ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82652 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.7 variant (ΓΟΡ Χ) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.15g (PDC 39643) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 46.8 [41 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 452 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 284 (this coin) - Shore 233 - Triton XIII (5 Jan 2010), lot 643 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.92g 19mm 12h (PDC 14247) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Compagnie Général de Bourse - Sellwood 46.9 [13 in db] - Sear GCV 7435 variant |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.05g (PDC 21575) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Bellaria Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 46.10 [26 in db] - Triton VII (12 Jan 2004), lot 450 (this coin) - BMC Parthia p.81, 107 variant (Orodes I, legend) - Mitchiner ACW not listed - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.83g (PDC 39646) Mint: Court at Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 46.11 [13 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 456 (this coin) - Berk List 80 (1994), lot 225 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 288 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.66g (PDC 57026) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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 [~]; no border; seven-line blundered Greek inscription - Sellwood 46.12 [27 in db] - Hess-Divo 310 (22 Oct 2008), lot 164 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.00g 20.3mm 1h (PDC 45530) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no end, crescent behind; (usually) 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 [~]; no border; seven-line blundered Greek inscription Current collection: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, GR5411 Photo by Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna - Sellwood 46.12 variant (no torque end) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.963g (PDC 16699) Mint: Margiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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, Greek letter Π; no border; seven-line blundered Greek inscription Current collection: Smithsonian, 1985.0240.0010 Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 46.13 [11 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.970g 21mm 12h (PDC 7408) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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, Greek letter Τ; no border; seven-line blundered Greek inscription Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82700 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.14 [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.046g (PDC 16701) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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, Greek letter Τ with pellet above; no border; seven-line blundered Greek inscription Current collection: Smithsonian, 304488.0002 Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 46.14 variant (pellet above T) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.910g 24mm 1h (PDC 7899) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1973.56.1615 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.15 [9 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 20 - 21mm (PDC 2334) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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; above bow, Greek letter Τ; below bow, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by David Garstang - Sellwood 46.16 [7 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 2.69g 20mm (PDC 17035) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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, Greek letter Κ; behind archer, Greek letter Ο; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Calgary Coin Gallery (Robert Kokotailo) - Sellwood 46.17 [8 in db] - Shore 230 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28119) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 46.18 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28120) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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; above bow, Greek letter Θ; below bow, Greek letters ΤΑ aligned vertically; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 46.19 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.05g (PDC 6405) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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; above bow, Greek letter Θ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, R 1297 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.20 [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.71g (PDC 6371) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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; above bow, Greek letter Θ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM [a] Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.21 [1 in db] - MMAI 38 pl.XVII, B; cf. no. 189 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.15g 17x18mm 12h (PDC 47616) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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; above bow, monogram [OE]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Anne van't Haaff, 61 Photo by Anne van't Haaff - Sellwood 46.22 [15 in db] - Elsen 68, lot 280 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Hemidrachm 1.60g (PDC 52641) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; 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; above bow, monogram [OE]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 46.22 variant (hemidrachm) [1 in db] - Gorny & Mosch Auktion 165 (18 Mar 2008), lot 1411 (this coin) - Shore 238 variant (hemidrachm) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 19mm (PDC 17295) Mint: Aria Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) 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, Greek letter Α; no border; seven-line blundered Greek inscription Photo by Robert G. Lilly, Ancient and Medieval Coins - Sellwood 46.23 [1 in db] - Sear GCV 7442 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28122) Mint: Aria Obv: short-bearded bust facing, head left; wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Α; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 46.24 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 3.66g 20mm (PDC 6465) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Tyche walking right holding wreath in extended right hand; below wreath, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 320 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.25 [12 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 14mm (PDC 32570) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: figure kneeling left; to right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by eBay seller Coinsold (Geoff Smith) - Sellwood 46.25 variant (figure kneeling left) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous (PDC 28123) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Tyche walking right holding wreath in extended right hand; below wreath, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 46.26 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 15mm (PDC 20323) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: horse standing right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 46.27 [1 in db] - BMC Parthia, p. 82,122; plate 16, no. 9 (Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 1.304g 14mm 12h (PDC 140) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: head of Tyche right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ | ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ | ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ | ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ | ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ | ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1991.3.50 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.28 [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 2.36g 20mm (PDC 6490) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: head of Tyche right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 364 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 46.29 [2 in db] |
The S47 bronze coins range from 0.68 to 4.77 grams and from 8 to 19 mm.
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 13.32g (PDC 9269) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΞΑΝ ΖΗΜ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΞΑΝ and ΖΗΜ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Petrowicz Cond/Rarity: C1, RR Previous collection: Petrowicz Current collection: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, plaster cast on glass plate for Samm. Petrowicz (1904) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.1 [3 in db] - Samm. Petrowicz pl. IX-5 (this coin) - Brett, Boston MFA (1955), 2229 - Petrowicz p.58,12; pl.IX-5 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 26271) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΠΣ ΖΗΜ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters month ΠΣ and ΖΗΜ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.1 variant (ΠΣ ΖΗΜ) [1 in db] - Grunthal & Gans 3 (25 Mar 1947), lot 164 (this coin) - BMC Parthia cf. pl.XVIII, 16 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 12.5g (PDC 23356) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΑΡ ΥΑΓ ? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; no crescent above Tyche; in exergue, Greek letters ΑΡ ΥΑΓ (?); no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: David Sellwood, 2368 (Tray 2) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.1-3 variant (month ΑΡ ΥΑΓ ?) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 28420) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΑΡΤ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; above Tyche, a crescent; in exergue, Greek letters ΑΡΤ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: 4 Photo by Najaf Coins & Collectibles - Sellwood 47.1-3 variant (month ΑΡΤ) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 12.24g (PDC 2217) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated [undated] Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; no thing in exergue; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Old Roman Coins (Henri Delger) - Sellwood 47.1-3 variant (nothing in exergue) [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 28124) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΔΥΣ and ΖΗΜ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.2 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.870g 31mm 12h (PDC 4444) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΔΑΙ Α Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; in exergue, Greek letters ΔΑΙ and Α; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Petrowicz coll., Platt coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82650 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.3 [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.07g (PDC 23358) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; above Tyche, a crescent; in exergue, Greek letters ΥΠ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: David Sellwood, 1600 (Tray 2) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.4 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 12.92g (PDC 40005) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; (usually) a wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him holding cornucopia in left hand, presenting palm branch in right; above Tyche, a crescent; letters in exergue not of known types; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Unpublished variant Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 47.4 variant (legend in exergue) [1 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 441c (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 294 (this coin) - Shore 211 variant |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.81g (PDC 53151) Mint: Eastern mint Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; behind throne, anchor (A47); below bow, Greek letters ΔP; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Jean Elsen s.a. - Sellwood 47 type variant (ΔP below bow) [1 in db] - Elsen 96 (14 Jun 2008), lot 184 (this coin) - Senior 201.5D |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.01g 12h (PDC 59775) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Provenance: ex Pars Coins Previous collection: Todd A. Ballen Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 47.5 [77 in db] - Triton XIII (5 Jan 2010), lot 648 (this coin) - Shore 239 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.95g 21mm 1h (PDC 21373) Mint: Court at Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: reverse doublestrike Photo by Brad Nelson - Sellwood 47.6 [21 in db] - BMC Parthia 144 (Orodes I) - de Morgan pl.XII, 10 (Orodes I) - Mitchiner ACW 566 variant (monogram) (Orodes I) - Shore 240 variant (monogram) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.95g 22mm (PDC 25947) Mint: Court at Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Lakeview Collection of Ancient Coins Photo by UBS AG Gold & Numismatics - Sellwood 47.7 [17 in db] - UBS 59, lot 5963 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR fourrée Drachm (PDC 3445) Mint: Court at Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: silvering now gone; ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ is missing from legend Photo by anonymous eBay seller - Sellwood 47.7 variant (fourrée) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.06g (PDC 39651) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 47.8 [64 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 462 (this coin) - Berk List 80 (1994), lot 232 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 299 (this coin) - Shore 240 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.02g (PDC 4761) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 47.9 [117 in db] - Peus 363, Lot 5152 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.78g 19mm (PDC 5433) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer of variant design wearing circular bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Calgary Coin Gallery (Robert Kokotailo) - Sellwood 47.9 variant (reverse archer design) [1 in db] - Shore 241 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.0g (PDC 15915) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, pellet-ended torque, beaded tunic; star before and crescent behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 47.9 variant (tunic) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.01g (PDC 30223) Mint: Nisa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letters NI; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Kelly Ramage - Sellwood 47.10 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.98g 19mm 12h (PDC 34806) Mint: Nisa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letters NI; no border; blundered seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 47.10 variant (blundered legend) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.0g (PDC 13175) Mint: Nisa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letters NI (with retrograde N); no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 47.10 variant (retrograde Ν) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 19810) Mint: Margiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Π; no border; seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 47.11 [8 in db] - Sellwood ICP (1980), Plates, no. 47.11 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.80g 20mm 12h (PDC 41754) Mint: Ecbatana? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Π; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Provenance: ? / Hoard 7 Photo by Ziad Sawaya - Sellwood 47.11 variant (legend ii) [1 in db] - SNG Cop. not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.59g (PDC 2905) Mint: Margiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Π; no border; left outside line partially spells out ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ in severely blundered seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 47.11 variant (legend left outside line) [1 in db] - Shore 243 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 243 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 27986) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Τ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 47.12 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.84g (PDC 2906) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Τ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 47.12 variant (legend) [1 in db] - Shore 244 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 244 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 23581) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Τ engraved over Π; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Current collection: David Sellwood, 1164 (Tray 13) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.12 variant Τ engraved over Π) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.15g (PDC 4763) Mint: Aria Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Α; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 47.13 [3 in db] - Peus 363, Lot 5154 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.06g (PDC 2907) Mint: Aria Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Α; no border; completely blundered seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 47.13 variant (blundered legend) [2 in db] - Shore 245 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 245 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.12g (PDC 39653) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Κ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 47.14 [12 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 464 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 302 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.9121g 21mm 1h (PDC 27290) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Κ; behind archer, Greek letter Β; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Bob Rives - Sellwood 47.15 [13 in db] - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.7g (PDC 17452) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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, Greek letter Λ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 47.16 [16 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.12g (PDC 18595) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letter Λ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Jean Elsen s.a. - Sellwood 47.17 [14 in db] - Elsen 74 (Jun 2003), lot 603 (this coin) - Shore 246 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.21g 22mm (PDC 42114) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow V; below bow, Greek letter Λ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by eBay seller javeedpersia - Sellwood 47.18 [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28126) Mint: Laodicea Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.19 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.94g (PDC 5062) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: 1 of 2 coins in lot Photo by Fritz Rudolf Künker Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 47.20 [4 in db] - Künker 115 (25-27 Sep 2006), lot 250a (this coin) - Elsen 91 (24 Mar 2007), lot 171 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.11g 20mm (PDC 6376) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, variant monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, FdS 190 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.20 variant (monogram below bow) [1 in db] - Fouilles de Suse (1965), 190 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.50g (PDC 6375) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, rosette star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letter Α; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM [c] Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.21 [9 in db] - MMAI 38 pl.XVII, E, cf. no. 189 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.86g (PDC 2910) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, rosette star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letter Α; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; slightly blundered seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 47.21 variant (legend) [1 in db] - Shore 248 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 248 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.96g 19mm (PDC 42858) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by eBay seller isle-of-avalon - Sellwood 47.22 [23 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.3g (PDC 17281) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letter Χ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 47.23 [9 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.81g (PDC 2913) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letter Χ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; slightly blundered seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.23 variant (blundered legend) [1 in db] - Shore 251 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 251 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.86g (PDC 2912) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letter Χ with pellet above; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.23 variant (pellet above top monogram) [1 in db] - Shore 250 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 250 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 27992) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letter Θ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.24 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.68g 19mm (PDC 29887) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; behind archer, Greek letter Θ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 47.24 variant (Θ behind archer) [4 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.3g 19mm (PDC 17133) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letters ΘΕ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.24 variant (ΘΕ above bow) [1 in db] - National Bank of Uzbekistan catalog 4, coin 11 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.84g (PDC 2914) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; above bow, Greek letter Χ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.25 [2 in db] - Shore 252 (this coin) - CNG 36 (5-6 Dec 1995), lot 252 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.94g (PDC 20329) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; behind throne three pellets arranged vertically; above bow, Greek letter Χ; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Rollin Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 47.25 variant (3 pellets behind archer) [1 in db] - BMC Parthia, p. 85,145; plate 16, no. 15 (Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.69g (PDC 10327) Mint: Court at Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, Rothschild 2854 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.26 [9 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 28127) Mint: Court at Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 47.27 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 2.67g (PDC 6381) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Monnaies trouvées isolément dans les Jouelles [?]; Mois isolées, coin 21 Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, FdS 191,71 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.28 [15 in db] - Fouilles de Suse (1965), 191,71 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 18966) Mint: Susa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem with five pendants and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; above bow, monogram [~]; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Patrick Pasmans - Sellwood 47.28 variant (5 pendants from diadem) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.89g AR.8mm (PDC 6811) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; behind throne, anchor (A47); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Note: Type E - crescent and one star on obverse; no wart on forehead; anchor on reverse Previous collection: Don. Sir E. Grant Duff, KCMG, 1917 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.29 [159 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.6g 20mm 12h (PDC 14385) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star and crescent omitted; 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; behind throne, anchor (A47); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo from SNG Great Britain, Vol. III, Lockett Collection (1949) - Sellwood 47.29 variant (star and crescent omitted) [1 in db] - SNG Britain III (Lockett), 3279 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.10g 20mm 1h (PDC 42440) Mint: Eastern imitation? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; behind throne, anchor (A47); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 47.29-30 variant (ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡ imitation) [11 in db] - Senior ISCH 201 type |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.83g 20mm 12h (PDC 16956) Mint: Margiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; 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; behind throne, anchor (A47); below bow, Greek letter Π; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Previous collection: Delorme Photo by Compagnie Général de Bourse - Sellwood 47.30 [8 in db] - CGB VSO 16 (Dec 2002), lot 95 (this coin) - BMC Parthia not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.93g (PDC 39659) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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, anchor (A47); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 47.31 [128 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 472 (this coin) - Peus 326 (1-3 Nov 1989), lot 381 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 320 (this coin) - Shore 256 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.100g (PDC 8785) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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, anchor (A47); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; variant of seven-line Greek inscription Current collection: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, 23067 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.31 variant (legend) [1 in db] - BMC Parthia p.89, 179 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.95g (PDC 41692) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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, variant anchor (A48iv); no symbol below bow; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Note: reverse overstrike Photo by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Sellwood 47.31 variant (no monogram, anchor) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.17g 20mm (PDC 42040) Mint: Nisa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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, anchor (A47); below bow, Greek letters NI; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Previous collection: Todd A. Ballen Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 47.32 [24 in db] - CNG E-Auction 155 (3 Jan 2007), lot 115 (this coin) - Shore not listed - Triton XIII (5 Jan 2010), lot 656 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.05g (PDC 13448) Mint: Nisa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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, anchor (A47); below bow, Greek letters NI (with retrograde N); no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 47.32 variant (retrograde Ν) [3 in db] - CNG 60, lot 1021 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 17858) Mint: Nisa Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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, anchor (A47); below bow, Greek letters IN; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Note: 2 Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 47.33 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.017g (PDC 16711) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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, anchor (A47); below bow, Greek letter Τ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Current collection: Smithsonian, 1985.0240.0014 Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 47.34 [4 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.9g (PDC 13915) Mint: Traxiane Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; wart is 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, anchor (A47); below bow, Greek letter Τ; no border; left outside line reads ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ in seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 47.34 variant (legend left outside line reads ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 1.71g 13mm (PDC 6472) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: eagle stands right, wings open, bearing diadem in beak; in front, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 352 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.35 [33 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 1.43g 12mm 12h (PDC 34808) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Nike walking right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 47.36 [10 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 0.810g 12mm 12h (PDC 7901) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Nike walking right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1973.56.1617 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.36 variant (chalkous) [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 12mm (PDC 11264) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Nike walking left; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by Wayne G. Sayles - Sellwood 47.36 variant (Tyche walking left) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 1.986g (PDC 16712) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: fort with two tall and two short towers; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Smithsonian, 2001.0009.0278 Photo by Smithsonian Institution - Sellwood 47.37 [13 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 4.77g (PDC 41785) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: stag standing right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Photo by WAG - Sellwood 47.38 [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.220g 14mm 12h (PDC 7709) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: bow in case; at right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Ge. Staraselsky coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.80268 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.39 [25 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 0.79g 10mm (PDC 6474) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: horse head right; at right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 347 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.40 [16 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous (PDC 28129) Mint? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: gazelle head right; [symbol?]; [border?]; [inscription?] - Sellwood 47.41 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.09g 10.5mm 12h (PDC 9071) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: head of Athena right; before her, monogram AT; [border?]; [inscription?] Current collection: Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte, Vienna, 8950 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.42 [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.680g 12mm 1h (PDC 7644) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: bust of Tyche right; before her, monogram AT; [border?]; [inscription?] Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 0000.999.52798 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.42 variant (Tyche) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 0.72g 9mm (PDC 6494) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: elephant head head right; in front, Κ; [border?]; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 366 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.43 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 8mm (PDC 20434) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Arsacid symbol [~]; at right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Benlian Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 47.44 [1 in db] - BMC Parthia, p.133,274; plate 23, no. 5 (Phraates IV) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.22g 10mm (PDC 6493) Mint: Rhagae Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Arsacid symbol [~]; at right, monogram [~]; no border; [inscription?] Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 419 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.45 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.13g 11mm (PDC 10313) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Arsacid symbol [~]; at right, monogram [~]; no border; [inscription?] Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 1356 (Imitations) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.46 [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.38g 10mm (PDC 6495) Mint: Kangavar Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; (sometimes) wart is visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Arsacid symbol [~]; at right, Greek letter Κ; no border; [inscription?] Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 421 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 47.47 [1 in db] - Petrowicz p.66,71; pl.X-18 (Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.32g (PDC 22745) Mint? Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on omphalos; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; below hand, ΠΟ monogram; in left hand, scepter; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Sellwood, 2583 (Tray 2) Photo by Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 48 type variant (omphalos and monogram) [1 in db] - Gorny & Mosch Auktion 130, lot 1403 (this coin) - Shore 213 variant |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.15g (PDC 17956) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 48.1 [22 in db] - Peus 374 (Apr 2003), Lot 148 (this coin) - Shore 212 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.87g 30mm (PDC 53346) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with griffin; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 48.1 variant (griffin on kandys) [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.16g 29mm 12h (PDC 15124) Mint: Seleucia Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; pellet under throne; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 48.1 variant (pellet under throne) [9 in db] - Peus 372 (Oct 2002), Lot 638 (this coin) - de Callataÿ 22 (this coin) - Shore 212 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.21g 30mm 12h (PDC 18399) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; below Nike, Greek letter Γ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Bob Rives - Sellwood 48.2 [15 in db] - Shore 213 variant (gamma not dot) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 14.32g (PDC 28520) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; below Nike, Greek letter Γ; pellet under throne; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 48.2 variant (pellet under throne) [5 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 15.06g 28mm 12h (PDC 15126) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; below Nike, Greek letter Υ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 48.3 [5 in db] - Peus 372 (Oct 2002), Lot 640 (this coin) - de Callataÿ 65 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 10.77g (PDC 5078) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; below Nike, Greek letter Υ; pellet under throne; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by UBS AG Gold & Numismatics - Sellwood 48.3 variant (pellet under throne) [4 in db] - UBS 67 (Sep 2006), lot 5500 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm (PDC 21198) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated ΔΑΙ Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; below throne, monogram [~]; in exergue, Greek letters ΔΑΙ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo from Monnaies Arsacide Surfrappe (1904), by Allotte de la Fuÿe - Sellwood 48.4 [4 in db] - Allotte de la Fuye, "Monnaies Arsacides Surfrappees", Revue Numismatique, 4th series, 8th vol., (1904), 174-196, and Pl. VI, 1. (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Tetradrachm 11.58g (PDC 20845) Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris Dated 273 ΓΟΣ (BC 40-BC 39) Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem, kandys decorated with eagle and B; griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: male wearing diadem seated left on facing throne; in right hand Nike stands right presenting wreath; in left hand, scepter; below throne, monogram [~]; in exergue, Greek letters ΓΟΣ (read from inside); no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 48.5 [4 in db] - Peus 376 (Oct 2003), Lot 678 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.17g (PDC 22751) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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 [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Note: Mule between S48 (obverse) and S47.9 reverse Photo by Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 48 mule S48 (obv) and S47.9 (ΜΘ monogram) [2 in db] - Gorny & Mosch Auktion 130, lot 1409 (this coin) - Gorny & Mosch Auktion 134, lot 1613 (this coin) - Shore 264 (stgl.) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.02g 18mm (PDC 42041) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48i); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 48.6 [141 in db] - CNG E-Auction 155 (3 Jan 2007), lot 116 (this coin) - Shore 258 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 21819) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48ii); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Bart Lewis - Sellwood 48.7 [51 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 32087) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48iii); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by John C. Lavender, Moneta Numismatic Services, Inc. - Sellwood 48.8 [85 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.90g (PDC 17393) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48iv); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 48.9 [247 in db] - CNG Online Coin Shop, item 732277 (Jan 2003) (this coin) - Shore 261 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.03g 19mm 1h (PDC 34811) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48v); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 48.10 [156 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.02g (PDC 21577) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48v); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line corrupted Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΟΥ ΠΙΦΑΚΣ ΛΕΛΛΗΣ Previous collection: Bellaria Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 48.10 variant (corrupt legend) [2 in db] - Triton VII (12 Jan 2004), lot 452 (this coin) - BMC Parthia p.92, 203 variant (Orodes I; legend) - Mitchiner ACW not listed - Shore 262 variant (legend) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 20835) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; crescent behind, but both stars removed; 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, anchor (A48v); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 48.10 variant (obv stars removed) [1 in db] - Peus 376 (Oct 2003), Lot 672b (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.91g 19mm (PDC 33710) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48v) over anchor (A48iii); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by eBay seller lellien - Sellwood 48.10 variant (overstruck on S48.8) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.23g (PDC 22752) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; no wart on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: 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 Note: without the royal wart on king's forehead Photo by Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzenhandlung - Sellwood 48.10 variant (without wart) [1 in db] - Gorny & Mosch Auktion 130, lot 1410 (this coin) - Shore 262 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm (PDC 41495) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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,variant anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 48.10-variant (anchor design) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 4.0148g 20mm (PDC 52056) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48i); below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Bob Rives - Sellwood 48.11 [47 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Drachm 3.7g (PDC 13922) Mint: Aria Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; 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, anchor (A48i); below bow, Greek letter Α; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Note: doublestruck Photo by Pars Coins - Sellwood 48.12 [4 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Hemidrachm 1.92g (PDC 9368) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Note: Petrowicz Cond/Rarity: C1, RR Previous collection: Petrowicz; S. Alichan, Constantinople Current collection: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, plaster cast on glass plate for Samm. Petrowicz (1904) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.13 [1 in db] - Petrowicz p.72,117; pl.XI-23 (Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Diobol 1.14g (PDC 23252) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; in front, palm branch; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram ΜΤΘ; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Current collection: David Sellwood, 2191 (Tray 22) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.14 [12 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Diobol 1.23g (PDC 39669) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; in front, palm branch; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 48.14 variant (monogram ΜΤΘ) [2 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 483 (this coin) - Peus 349 (1996), lot 198 (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 349 (this coin) - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Obol 0.59g (PDC 4765) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 48.15 [32 in db] - Peus 363, Lot 5156 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Hemiobol 0.370g 10mm 12h (PDC 7433) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Previous collection: Curtis coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.82793 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.15 variant (hemiobol) [3 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Obol 0.51g (PDC 11465) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: Herakles standing left, right arm extended holding lion’s skin and cup; left hand holding holding club; before him, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Note: unpublished reverse type Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 48.15 variant (Herakles standing left) [1 in db] - CNG 58, lot 760 (this coin) - Shore cf. 265 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Obol 0.55g (PDC 21579) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Previous collection: Bellaria Current collection: David Sellwood, 2581 (Tray 24) Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 48.15 variant (monogram ΜΤΘ) [2 in db] - Triton VII (12 Jan 2004), lot 454 (this coin) - BMC Parthia cf. pg. 96, 240 (Orodes I) - Mitchiner ACW cf. 578 - Peus 328 (1990), lot 300 (this coin) - Shore cf. 265 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Obol 0.48g (PDC 23293) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: male figure stands facing, right arm extended, holding club in left hand; before him, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.15 variant (monogram Π) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Obol 0.57g 1h (PDC 59798) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffon-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription with ΔIKΛIOY retrograde = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ Previous collection: Todd A. Ballen Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 48.15 variant (no wart, griffin-ended torque; ΔIKΛIOY retrograde) [1 in db] - Triton XIII (5 Jan 2010), lot 669 (this coin) - Gorny & Mosch Auktion 130, lot 1412 (this coin) - Peus 336 (28 April 1993), lot 140 (this coin) - Peus 337 (3-9 Nov 1993), lot 140 (this coin) - Shore 265 var. (same); |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Obol 0.58g (PDC 23291) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛ ΒΑΣΙΛΥ ΕΥΕΛΥ ΦΙΛΕΛΛ Current collection: David Sellwood, 1163 (Tray 24) Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.16 [8 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AR Obol 0.64g (PDC 24620) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; wart visible on forehead; no symbols; circular border of pellets Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, no anchor; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕ ΒΑΣΙΛΕ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ [ΥΡΩΔΟΥ?] Previous collection: Bellaria Photo by Classical Numismatic Group - Sellwood 48.17 [22 in db] - CNG 66 (19 May 2004), lot 792 (this coin) - BMC Parthia p.96, 246 (Orodes I) - Mitchiner ACW 578 - Shore not listed |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 1.25g 11mm (PDC 6483) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: eagle stands right wings closed; in front, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 358 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.18 corrigendum (eagle right) [17 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 1.72g 13mm (PDC 6484) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: bust of Tyche right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, nc 408 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.19 [15 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 0.99g 10mm (PDC 6487) Mint: AT Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: bust of Tyche right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 361 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.19 variant (chalkous) [2 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous (PDC 27985) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: stag standing right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 48.20 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 13mm (PDC 20422) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, star above crescent behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: horse prancing right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Previous collection: Cunningham Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 48.20 variant (horse prancing right) [3 in db] - BMC Parthia, p.128,236; plate 22, no. 14 (Phraates IV) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 3.02g 15mm 12h (PDC 34925) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, star above crescent behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: horse standing right; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription Note: 9 Provenance: ex Najaf Coins & Collectibles Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.20 variant (horse standing right) [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous (PDC 28008) Mint: Mithradatkart Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: Nike standing right with wreath; in front, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription - Sellwood 48.21 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous 1.69g 11mm (PDC 6479) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: anchor; to right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Note: Obverse double strike Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 353 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.22 [19 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Dichalkous (PDC 28133) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: anchor; to right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - Sellwood 48.23 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.48g 11mm (PDC 6481) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: corn ear; to right, monogram [~] above ΑΤ monogram; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 356 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.24 [8 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 2.21g (PDC 6869) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: corn ear; to right, no monogram above ΑΤ monogram; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Don. C.W.C. Oman on 7.2.1891 (o.c. 123) Current collection: Ashmolean Museum, O.C. 123 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.24 variant (no monogram above ΑΤ monogram) [1 in db] - BMC Parthia p.95, 233 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous (PDC 28134) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: corn ear; to left, monogram [~]; to right monogram [~]; [border?]; [inscription?] - Sellwood 48.25 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.35g (PDC 40051) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: corn ear; to right, monogram [~]; ΓΡ monogram to left; [border?]; [inscription?] Previous collection: Robert Gonnella Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. - Sellwood 48.25 variant (ΓΡ monogram to left) [1 in db] - Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 486h (this coin) - Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 355 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.03g 9mm (PDC 42619) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: stag head right; in front, monogram [~]; [border?]; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Shore - Sellwood 48.26 [1 in db] - Shore 525 (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.49g 12mm (PDC 33263) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: eagle stands right atop amphora, a bunch of grapes either side; at right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Barry & Darling Ancient Coins - Sellwood 48.27 [10 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous (PDC 7109) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: stag browsing right, eagle stands right atop antler, wings open; above stag, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.28 [10 in db] - BMC Parthia p.129, 242 |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous (PDC 28136) Mint: Rhagae Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: amphora; at right, monogram [~]; no border; [inscription?] - Sellwood 48.29 [0 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 13mm (PDC 20351) Mint: Laodicea Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: star; at right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Photo from Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia (BMC Parthia, 1903) - Sellwood 48.30 [2 in db] - BMC Parthia, p. 95,236; plate 18, no. 7 (Orodes I) (this coin) |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 0.920g 11mm 12h (PDC 7704) Mint: Laodicea Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: dolphin right; in front, Greek letter Λ; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Previous collection: Gen. Staraselsky coll. Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.80263 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.31 [1 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.750g 14mm 1h (PDC 7692) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; no symbols; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: star above crescent; to right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: American Numismatic Society, 1944.100.80251 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.32 [19 in db] |
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Orodes II (57-38 B.C.) AE Chalkous 1.63g 11mm (PDC 6480) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets Rev: crescent; to right, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Current collection: Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, JdM 354 Photo by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood 48.32 variant (symbols on obv; no star on rev) [2 in db] |
This page last updated 23 Feb 2021
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