Coins of Elymais - Correct attributions?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Oct 1, 2016.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Further to an earlier post see https://www.cointalk.com/threads/parthian-kings-of-elymais.283743/ can I ask for confirmation that I have attributed these two coins of Elymais correctly, please? (Seller's pics)

    1/- Orodes I, 25-50 A.D.
    Diademed bust left, wearing tiara, pellet in crescent above,
    four pointed star and anchor symbol / series of 'dashes' arranged in parallel lines.
    De Morgan P.475,32
    Orodes I 25-50 A.D. (1).jpg

    2/- Orodes IV, 140-160 A.D.
    Diademed bust left. / Female bust left, hair tied above.
    Van't Haaff Type 17.1
    Orodes IV 140-160 A.D. (1).jpg
     
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  3. Bob L.

    Bob L. Well-Known Member

    Using van't Haaff:
    The first appears to have an upward turned crescent in the tiara, so it's Phraates (early to mid 2nd century AD) rather than the similar looking Orodes III (which have a downward facing anchor in the tiara)...it's a type 14.7.2-1. Correct on the second, Orodes IV, van't Haaff type 17.1...van't Haaff lists the broad period of "circa 2nd half of the 2nd century AD" for these. Nice example, btw.
     
  4. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    Elymais-Orodes-II.jpg

    Kingdom of Elymais, Orodes II Arsacid Dynasty, AE 15 Drachm, Circa 100 AD.

    OBV: Facing diademmed head of Orodes II, long beard, anchor to right, star within crescent above.

    REV: Field with dashes and dots.

    REF: Van't Haaff 13.3 subtype 2-2A
     
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  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Thanks, Bob.
    Glad to hear from you, again. I appreciate the input.
    This is not an area that I have much (any) expertise in, but the more knowledge I get, the more interested I become.
    (To me) knowledge is 'exponential'. The more I learn, the more, I realize, there is to learn.
     
  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    nice TC, that second one is very interesting...not the usual elymian AE at all...neato!
     
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  7. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    One day I intend to collect these. Nice coins!
     
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  8. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Very sweet examples, fellas ... congrats!!

    ... sadly, I haven't scored an example yet (*sigh*) ... coin-list
     
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