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Arsaces I to Artabanus I


Arsaces I (c. 247 - 211 B.C.)

PDC 39487 Arsaces I (247-211 B.C.)
AR Hemidrachm 1.90g (PDC 39487)
Mint: Nisa?
Obv: beardless head right, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated left on backless throne, holding bow in left hand; circular border of pellets; two-line Greek inscription = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 1.1 variant (hemidrachm) [2 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 277 (this coin)
- Peus 323 (1-4 Nov 1988), lot 902 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 1 (this coin)
- Shore not listed

Arsaces II (c. 211 - 191 B.C.)

PDC 39488 Arsaces II (211-191 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.70g (PDC 39488)
Mint: Hekatompylos?
Obv: beardless head left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on backless throne, holding bow in left hand; below bow, monogram A; circular border of pellets; behind archer, single-word Greek inscription read from outside = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 5.1 [34 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 278 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 2 (this coin)
- Shore 3

Mithradates I (c. 171 - 138 B.C.)

PDC 39874 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Dichalkous 2.57g (PDC 39874)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: beardless head left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: goddess standing left, wreath in right hand, long palm branch in left; no border; behind goddess, single-word retrograde Greek inscription read from outside = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 7.2 variant (legend retrograde) [4 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281a (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 6 (this coin)
PDC 39491 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.96g (PDC 39491)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; behind archer, single-word Greek inscription = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 8.1 [20 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 282 (this coin)
- Peus 338 (1994), lot 73 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 7 (this coin)
- Shore 5
PDC 39877 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Chalkous 3.04g (PDC 39877)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: beardless head left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: horse walking right; circular border of pellets; above horse, single-word retrograde Greek inscription read from inside = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 8.2 [39 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281d (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 8 (this coin)
PDC 39493 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.72g (PDC 39493)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk, torque and cloak; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 9.1 [80 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 284 (this coin)
- Peus 314 (1985), lot 210 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 9 (this coin)
- Shore 7
PDC 39494 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.06g (PDC 39494)
Mint: Nisa
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk, torque and cloak; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; in exergue, Greek letter Ν; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 9.2 [5 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 285 (this coin)
- New York International Numismatic Convention 1996, lot 1526 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 10 (this coin)
- Shore 9
PDC 39495 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.86g (PDC 39495)
Mint?
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk, torque and cloak; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; in exergue, Greek letter C (lunate Sigma); no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 9.4 [2 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 286 (this coin)
- Peus 321 (1988), lot 261 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 11 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39496 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Obol 0.72g (PDC 39496)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk, torque and cloak; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; two-line Greek inscription; no border = ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 9.7 [14 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 287 (this coin)
- Cederlind 148 (Oct 2008), lot 96 (this coin)
- Peus 328 (1990), lot 288 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 12 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39497 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.92g (PDC 39497)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; exergual line; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 10.1 [273 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 288 (this coin)
- Peus 313 (1988), lot 264 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 13 (this coin)
- Shore 12
PDC 39891 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.96g 21mm 10h (PDC 39891)
Mint?
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; in field right, Greek letter Ι; exergual line, monogram ΕΜΩ(?); no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 10.3 variant (Ι in field right) [3 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 289f (this coin)
- CNG 33 (1995), lot 413 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 14 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39890 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.78g (PDC 39890)
Mint: Nisa
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; in exergue, Greek letter Ν; exergual line; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 10.4 [4 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 289e (this coin)
- Peus 376 (2003), lot 577 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 15 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39498 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.12g (PDC 39498)
Mint?
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; exergual line; no border; below bow, a "torch" monogram; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 10.6 [12 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 290 (this coin)
- Baldwin 1995, lot 361 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 16 (this coin)
- Shore 15
PDC 39499 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.53g (PDC 39499)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no exergual line; no border; irregular die axis; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 10.10 [10 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 291 (this coin)
- Lanz 70 (1994), lot 141 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 17 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39500 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.99g (PDC 39500)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no exergual line; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 10.17 [6 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 292 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 18 (this coin)
- Shore 19
PDC 39501 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Obol 0.63g (PDC 39501)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: beardless bust left, wearing bashlyk; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; exergual line; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 10.19 [14 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 293 (this coin)
- Peus 343 (1995), lot 228 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 19 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39887 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.96g (PDC 39887)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 11.1 [112 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 289b (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 22 (this coin)
- Shore 24
PDC 39503 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.98g (PDC 39503)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 11.1 [112 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 295 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 21 (this coin)
- Shore 24
PDC 39502 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.92g (PDC 39502)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular reel and single pellet border
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 11.1 variant (reel and single pellet border) [38 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 294 (this coin)
- Baldwin 1995, lot 362 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 20 (this coin)
- Shore 24
PDC 39504 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.69g (PDC 39504)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular reel and single pellet border
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 11.1 variant (reel and single pellet border) [38 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 296 (this coin)
- Peus 376 (2003), lot 585 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 23 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39505 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.69g (PDC 39505)
Mint: Nisa
Obv: bearded bust left, wearing diadem; laurel wreath border
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 11.3 [18 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 297 (this coin)
- Peus 333 (1992), lot 396 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 24 (this coin)
- Shore 26
PDC 39506 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Obol 0.55g (PDC 39506)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 11.5 [13 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 298 (this coin)
- New York International Numismatic Convention 1996, lot 388 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 25 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39876 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Chalkous 1.32g (PDC 39876)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular border of pellets
Rev: horse walking right; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 11.6 [19 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281c (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 27 (this coin)
PDC 39507 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Dichalkous 2.99g (PDC 39507)
Mint: Hekatompylos
Obv: bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular border of pellets
Rev: horse walking right; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 11.6 variant (dichalkous) [10 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 299 (this coin)
- Peus 321 (1988), lot 170 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 26 (this coin)
PDC 39892 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Obol 0.48g (PDC 39892)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: bearded bust right wearing bashlyk and diadem; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.4 [23 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 289g (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 28 (this coin)
- Shore 30
PDC 39508 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Obol 0.58g (PDC 39508)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: bearded bust right wearing bashlyk and diadem; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.4 [23 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 300 (this coin)
- Peus 328 (1990), lot 292 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 29 (this coin)
- Shore 30
PDC 39509 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Octochalkous 18.82g (PDC 39509)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: Dioscuri galloping right; no border; two-line Greek inscription
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.6-7 (legend obscured) [3 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 301 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 30 (this coin)
PDC 39881 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Tetrachalkous 7.57g (PDC 39881)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem, behind bust monogram ΔΧ; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: Nike driving biga right; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.9 [4 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281h (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 31 (this coin)
PDC 39884 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Tetrachalkous 5.32g (PDC 39884)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem, behind bust monogram ΔΧ; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: Nike driving biga right; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.9 [4 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281k (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 32 (this coin)
PDC 39875 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Tetrachalkous 9.31g (PDC 39875)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: horse head right; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.12 [10 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281b (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 34 (this coin)
PDC 39883 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Tetrachalkous 5.36g (PDC 39883)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: horse head right; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.12 [10 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281j (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 33 (this coin)
PDC 39878 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Dichalkous 2.87g (PDC 39878)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: elephant standing right; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.16 [2 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281e (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 35 (this coin)
PDC 39880 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Dichalkous 2.49g (PDC 39880)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: elephant standing right; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.16 [2 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281g (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 36 (this coin)
PDC 39882 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Dichalkous 3.03g 5h (PDC 39882)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: bearded bust right, wearing bashlyk; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.18 [3 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281i (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 37 (this coin)
PDC 39885 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AE Chalkous 2.23g (PDC 39885)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets
Rev: elephant head right; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 12.22 [3 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 281L (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 38 (this coin)
PDC 39510 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Tetradrachm 15.86g (PDC 39510)
Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: naked Herakles standing left; holding cup, lion's skin and club; in exergue, monogram [ΧΑΡ]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 13.2 [35 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 302 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 39 (this coin)
- Shore 35
- Spink 114 (1996), lot 70 (this coin)
PDC 39893 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Tetradrachm 16.01g (PDC 39893)
Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: naked Herakles standing left; holding cup, lion's skin and club; in exergue, monogram [ΧΑΡ]; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 13.2 [35 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 304a (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 42 (this coin)
- Shore 37
- Spink Numismatic Circular 8 (1989), lot 3881 (this coin)
PDC 39511 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Tetradrachm 15.01g (PDC 39511)
Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris
Dated 173 [ΓΟΡ] (BC 140-BC 139)
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: naked Herakles standing left; holding cup, lion's skin and club; in field left, monogram [ΑΡΤ]; in exergue Greek letters off flan; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 13.3 (year off flan) [1 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 303 (this coin)
- Peus 393 (31 Oct 2007), lot 325 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 40 (this coin)
- Shore 36
- Spink 65 (1988), lot 99 (this coin)
PDC 39512 Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.32g (PDC 39512)
Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris
Dated 173 ΓΟΡ (BC 140-BC 139)
Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in field left, monogram [ΑΡΤ]; in exergue, Greek letters ΓΟΡ; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 13.8 [9 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 305 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 41 (this coin)
- Shore 38

Phraates II (c. 138 - 127 B.C.)

PDC 39898 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AE Dichalkous 4.41g (PDC 39898)
Mint: Ecbatana?
Obv: lightly-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular border of pellets
Rev: horse walking right on exergual line; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 15.5 [15 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 308c (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 43 (this coin)
PDC 39899 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AE Chalkous 1.72g 14mm 12h (PDC 39899)
Mint: Ecbatana?
Obv: lightly-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular border of pellets
Rev: horse walking right on exergual line; [border?]; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 15.6 [5 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 308d (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 44 (this coin)
PDC 39514 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AE Dichalkous 3.95g (PDC 39514)
Mint?
Obv: lightly-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; circular border of pellets
Rev: elephant standing right; no border; three-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 15.7 variant (dichalkous) [1 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 307 (this coin)
- M&M AG Basel List 554 (1992), lot 255 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 45 (this coin)
PDC 39515 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.29g (PDC 39515)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; no symbols; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.1 [37 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 309 (this coin)
- Auctiones Basel 17 (1988), lot 293 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 46 (this coin)
- Shore 41
PDC 39516 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.33g (PDC 39516)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; no symbols; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with dividing lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.2 [10 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 310 (this coin)
- Peus 334 (1992), lot 554 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 47 (this coin)
- Shore 42
PDC 39517 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.12g (PDC 39517)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, monogram Α; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.3 [16 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 311 (this coin)
- Peus 333 (1992), lot 398 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 48 (this coin)
- Shore 43
PDC 39518 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.63g (PDC 39518)
Mint: Rhagae
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, monogram ΑΡ; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.5 [11 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 312 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 49 (this coin)
- Shore 43
PDC 39519 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.89g (PDC 39519)
Mint: Rhagae
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, monogram ΑΡ; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.5 [11 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 313 (this coin)
- Peus 321 (1988), lot 263 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 50 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39520 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.07g (PDC 39520)
Mint: Nisa
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, Greek letters ΝΙ read from inside; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with guide lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.6 [6 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 314 (this coin)
- Peus 337 (1993), lot 184 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 51 (this coin)
- Shore 45
PDC 39521 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.02g (PDC 39521)
Mint: Nisa
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, Greek letters ΝΙϹΑ; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with guide lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.8 [11 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 315 (this coin)
- Peus 333 (1992), lot 399 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 52 (this coin)
- Shore 48
PDC 39522 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.14g (PDC 39522)
Mint: Nisa
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, Greek letters IN; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with guide lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.10 [8 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 316 (this coin)
- Peus 338 (1994), lot 85 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 53 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39888 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.61g (PDC 39888)
Mint: Tambrax
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, Greek letters ΤΑΜ; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with guide lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.11 [105 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 289c (this coin)
- Hirsch 172 (1991), lot 378 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 55 (this coin)
- Shore 50
PDC 39523 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.52g (PDC 39523)
Mint: Tambrax
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, Greek letters ΤΑΜ; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with guide lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.11 [105 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 317 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 54 (this coin)
- Shore 50
PDC 39524 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AE Dichalkous 2.64g (PDC 39524)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; no symbols; circular border of pellets
Rev: horse walking right on exergual line; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.27 corrigendum (horse walking) [18 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 318 (this coin)
- CNG 33 (1995), lot 415 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 57 (this coin)
PDC 39902 Phraates II (138-127 B.C.)
AE Chalkous 2.33g (PDC 39902)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; no symbols; circular border of pellets
Rev: elephant walking right on exergual line; no border; four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 16.29 [7 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 308g (this coin)
- Grün 6 (1992), lot 854 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 56 (this coin)

Interregnal Issue (c. 127-125 B.C.)

PDC 39895 Interregnal Issue (127-125 B.C.)
AR Tetradrachm 15.99g (PDC 39895)
Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris
Obv: long-bearded bust right, wearing diadem; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: Demeter enthroned left, in extended right hand holds Nike, who crowns her to right; in left hand, cornucopia with fruits; nereid supporting throne; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 18.1 [66 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 304c (this coin)
- Berk List 126 (2002), lot 117 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 58 (this coin)
- Shore not listed

Artabanus I (c. 127 - 124 B.C.)

PDC 39889 Artabanus I (127-124 B.C.)
AR Drachm 2.99g (PDC 39889)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust left wearing diadem, earring, hair arranged in concentric waves; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription without dividing lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 20.1 [89 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 289d (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 59 (this coin)
- Shore 59
PDC 39525 Artabanus I (127-124 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.65g (PDC 39525)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust left wearing diadem, earring, hair arranged in concentric waves; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription without dividing lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 20.1 [89 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 319 (this coin)
- Peus 336 (1993), lot 132 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 60 (this coin)
- Shore 59
PDC 39526 Artabanus I (127-124 B.C.)
AR Drachm 4.09g (PDC 39526)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust left wearing diadem, earring, hair arranged in concentric waves; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with dividing lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 20.2 [10 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 320 (this coin)
- Peus 376 (2003), lot 602 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 61 (this coin)
- Shore 60
PDC 39886 Artabanus I (127-124 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.16g (PDC 39886)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust left wearing diadem, earring, hair arranged in concentric waves; behind bust, monogram [~~]; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription without dividing lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 20.3 [6 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 289a (this coin)
- Auktion v. d. Dussen 23 (1995), lot 704 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 62 (this coin)
- Shore 61
PDC 39527 Artabanus I (127-124 B.C.)
AR Drachm 3.69g (PDC 39527)
Mint: Ecbatana
Obv: bearded bust left wearing diadem, earring, hair arranged in concentric waves; behind bust, monogram [~~]; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription without dividing lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 20.3 [6 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 321 (this coin)
- Peus 326 (1-3 Nov 1989), lot 356 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 63 (this coin)
- Shore 61
PDC 39894 Artabanus I (127-124 B.C.)
AR Tetradrachm 15.85g (PDC 39894)
Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris
Dated 188 ΗΠΡ (BC 125-BC 124)
Obv: bearded bust right wearing diadem, hair arranged in concentric waves; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: Demeter enthroned left, in extended right hand holds Nike, who crowns her to right, below arm Greek letter Θ; in left hand, cornucopia with fruits; nereid supporting throne; monogram [~] in field left; in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΡ; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 21.2 [13 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 304b (this coin)
- CNG 54 (2000), lot 838 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 64 (this coin)
- Shore not listed
PDC 39528 Artabanus I (127-124 B.C.)
AR Tetradrachm 16.00g (PDC 39528)
Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris
Dated 188 ΗΠΡ (BC 125-BC 124)
Obv: bearded bust right wearing diadem, hair arranged in concentric waves; circular reel and pellet border
Rev: Demeter enthroned left, in extended right hand holds Nike, who crowns her to right, below arm Greek letters ΘΕ; in left hand, cornucopia with fruits; nereid supporting throne; monogram [~] in field left; in exergue, Greek letters ΗΠΡ; no border; two-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Previous collection: Robert Gonnella
Photo by Dr. Busso Peus Nachf.
- Sellwood 21.3 [35 in db]
- Peus 388 (1 Nov 2006), lot 322 (this coin)
- Berk List 126 (2002), lot 118 (this coin)
- Sammlung Gonnella: Münzen Der Arsakiden (2008), 65 (this coin)
- Shore not listed

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