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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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 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)Billon Tetradrachm, 12.95 gm, 26 mm, die axis = 1h Mint/ Seleucia, A.D. 208/209 Additional images/ [large obv] [large rev] Obv/ Bust left with long, tapered beard wearing tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap and earring. Lock of hair on forehead representing royal wart; B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and three ends Rev/ King seated left on throne, Tyche standing right before him, giving him diadem and holding scepter; standard legend off the flan and severely blundered. Seleucid date ΚΦ above diadem Photo/ by permission Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 88.2 (month off flan) - Shore 450 (this coin) |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)Billon Tetradrachm, 13.36 gm Mint/ Seleucia, A.D. 227/228 Obv/ Bust left with long, tapered beard wearing tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap and earring. Lock of hair on forehead representing royal wart; B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and three ends Rev/ King seated left on throne, Tyche standing right before him, giving him diadem and holding scepter; standard legend off the flan and severely blundered. Seleucid date ΘΛΦ (539 SE) above diadem Note/ This coin supplies AD 228 as the end date of Parthian rule. However, this particular coin is the only known example and unless other specimens turn up, one cannot be absolutely sure about its implications Photo/ by Chris Hopkins Location/ Cabinet des Médailles, Bibliothèque nationale de France (nc 1322) - Sellwood 88.17 (month off flan) |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)AR Drachm, 3.55 g Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Obv/ bust left with long, pointed beard extending beyond beaded border; wearing tiara with ear flaps, pellets on stalks round crest and a line of pellets on stalks on side; lines coming out of crest and diadem with loop at the top and two ends. Monogram Shore 85 behind head (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic) Rev/ archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram. Blundered Greek legend with top line in Aramaic Photo/ by permission Dr. Busso Peus Auktion 363, Lot 5199 - Sellwood 88.18 - Shore 456 |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)AR Drachm, 3.78 g Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Obv/ bust left with long, pointed beard extending beyond beaded border; wearing tiara with ear flaps, pellets on stalks round crest and a line of pellets on stalks on side; lines coming out of crest and diadem with loop at the top and two ends. Monogram Shore 85 behind head (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic) Rev/ archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram 26. Blundered Greek legend with top line in Aramaic Photo/ by permission Dr. Busso Peus Auktion 363, Lot 5201 - Sellwood 88.19 - Shore 458 |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)AR Drachm Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Obv/ bust left with long, pointed beard extending beyond beaded border; wearing tiara with ear flaps, pellets on stalks round crest and a line of pellets on stalks on side; lines coming out of crest and diadem with loop at the top and two ends. Monogram Shore 85 behind head (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic) Rev/ archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram 26. Blundered Greek legend with top line in Aramaic Photo/ by Derek Lewis - Sellwood 88.19 - Shore 458 |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)AR Drachm Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Additional images/ [large obv & rev] Obv/ bust left with long, pointed beard extending beyond beaded border; wearing tiara with ear flaps, pellets on stalks round crest and a line of pellets on stalks on side; lines coming out of crest and diadem with loop at the top and two ends. Monogram Shore 85 behind head (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic) Rev/ archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram. Blundered Greek legend with top line in Aramaic Photo/ by permission Smithsonian Institution, National Numismatic Collection - Sellwood 88.19 variant |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)AR Drachm, 3.47 gm, 19 mm, die axis = 11h Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Obv/ Bust left with long, pointed beard extending beyond beaded border; wearing tiara with ear flaps, lines coming out of crest and diadem with loop at the top and two ends. Monogram Shore 85 behind head (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic) Rev/ Archer seated right on throne holding bow. Blundered Greek legend with top line in Aramaic. Monogram Shore 89 below bow Photo/ by permission Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 88.20 - Shore 459 (this coin) |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)AR Drachm, 3.62 g Mint/ Ecbatana, undated Obv/ bust left with long, pointed beard extending beyond beaded border; wearing tiara with very long ear flaps reaching to segmented necklet, crescent on side, pellets on stalks round crest and a line of pellets on stalks on side; lines coming out of crest and diadem with loop at the top and two ends. Monogram Shore 85 behind head (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic) Rev/ archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram 26. Blundered Greek legend with top line in Aramaic Photo/ by permission Dr. Busso Peus 363, Lot 5202 - Sellwood 88.23 - Shore 462 |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)AE Chalkous, 2.78 g, 8 mm, die axis = 12h Mint/ unknown, 174 A.D. Obv/ Bust left wearing tiara with ear flaps; diadem with loop at the top and one end Rev/ Eagle left Photo/ by permission Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 88.29 - Shore 640 |
 Vologases VI
(c. A.D. 208 - 226)AE Chalkous, 1.25 g, 10 mm, die axis = 12h Mint/ unknown, 174 A.D. Obv/ Bust left wearing tiara with ear flaps; diadem with loop at the top and two ends Rev/ Eagle left Photo/ by permission Thomas K. Mallon, The Coins and History of Asia - Sellwood 88.29 - Shore 640 |
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