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The attributions and cataloging of Parthian coins used throughout this web site follow David Sellwood's An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (1980, 2nd edition) for consistency. The few exceptions to this policy are explained here.
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(c. A.D. 77 - 80)AR Tetradrachm Mint/ Seleucia, A.D. 77/78 Obv/ bust of king left with pointed bearded, ear visible, wearing tiara decorated with "hooks", behind a sequence Greek letter Β Rev/ king seated left on throne receiving diadem from Tyche with scepter, inscription: [ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ] ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩΝ] / [ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ] ΟΛΑΓΑΣ[ΟΥ] / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝ[ΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ]; between heads, ΘΠΤ (S.E. 389 = A.D. 77/78); month is off flan Photo/ Harlan J. Berk, Lot 218 - Sellwood 72.1-2, month off flan |
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(c. A.D. 77 - 80) Modern ForgeryClick on the coin image at left to see a Sellwood type 72 silver tetradrachm forgery |
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(c. A.D. 77 - 80)AR Diobol, 12.00 g, 12 mm, die axis = 11h Mint/ unknown, undated Obv/ bust left with medium beard wearing tiara decorated round the crest with 'hooks'; wavy hair; neck torque is two lies with a central row of pellets; circular border of dots Rev/ archer seated right on throne holding bow; blundered Greek inscription reading ΟΛΙΓΑCΟΥ Prov/ collection Robert A. DeRose, Jr. Photo/ by Chris Hopkins - Sellwood, Numismatic Chronicle 1989, Plate 42, 3 |
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(c. A.D. 77 - 80)AR Diobol, 1.00 g Mint/ unknown, undated Obv/ bust left with medium beard wearing tiara decorated round the crest with 'hooks'; wavy hair; torque has two lines without pellets; circular border of dots Rev/ archer seated right on throne holding bow; blundered Greek inscription reading ΟΛΙΓΑCΟΥ Photo/ by permission Dr. Busso Peus Auktion 363, Lot 5180 - Sellwood, Numismatic Chronicle 1989, Plate 42, 4 |
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