Kamnaskires Posted December 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) I focused more on antiquities than coins this year - I posted that top 10 list in the antiquities section. But here are ten of my coin pickups. Numbers four and three below are from Parthia. All others are from Elymais. Numbers seven and six are sellers' pics since those two coins are en route. 10. Kamnaskires-Orodes*AE drachm, early to mid 2nd century ADVan't Haaff type 12.2*This coin could be a transitional issue, from among the varieties of van't Haaff type 13.1, of Kamnaskires-Orodes' successor, Orodes II. With the reverse legend somewhat unclear and likely corrupted, it may be impossible to determine which of these two rulers actually issued the coin. Both types - VH 12.2 and VH 13.1 - exhibit the abstracted facing Belos on the reverse. 9. PhraatesAE drachm, early to mid 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 14.1.1-1C 8. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsAE drachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.3.2-4 7. Orodes IIAE tetradrachm, early to mid 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 13.3.1-3A 6. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsAE tetradrachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.3.1-1B 5. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsBI (AR?) tetradrachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.3.1-1A 4. Vologases IIItetradrachm, 105 - 147 AD(struck 124 - 125)Sellwood 79.17 3. Vologases IIItetradrachm, 105 - 147 AD(struck 122 - 123 AD)Sellwood 79.8 or 79.10 2. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsBI tetradrachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.1.1-1 variant (no pellet to left of anchor) 1. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsAR tetradrachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.3.1-1B Edited December 17, 2022 by Kamnaskires 25 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Posted December 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 16, 2022 Very nice selection of coins from Elymaïs, which makes me regret not having looked into this coinage yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted December 16, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted December 16, 2022 All really nice examples, which I imagine isn't easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted December 16, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Kamnaskires said: I focused more on antiquities than coins this year - and will post the top antiquities list soon. But here are ten of my coin pickups. Numbers four and three below are from Parthia. All others are from Elymais. Numbers seven and six are sellers' pics since those two coins are en route. 10. Kamnaskires-Orodes*AE drachm, early to mid 2nd century ADVan't Haaff type 12.2*This coin could be a transitional issue, from among the varieties of van't Haaff type 13.1, of Kamnaskires-Orodes' successor, Orodes II. With the reverse legend somewhat unclear and likely corrupted, it may be impossible to determine which of these two rulers actually issued the coin. Both types - VH 12.2 and VH 13.1 - exhibit the abstracted facing Belos on the reverse. 9. PhraatesAE drachm, early to mid 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 14.1.1-1C 8. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsAE drachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.3.2-4 7. Orodes IIAE tetradrachm, early to mid 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 13.3.1-3A 6. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsAE tetradrachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.3.1-1B 5. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsBI (AR?) tetradrachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.3.1-1A 4. Vologases IIItetradrachm, 105 - 147 AD(struck 124 - 125)Sellwood 79.17 3. Vologases IIItetradrachm, 105 - 147 AD(struck 122 - 123 AD)Sellwood 79.8 or 79.10 2. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsBI tetradrachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.1.1-1 variant (no pellet to left of anchor) 1. Uncertain Early Arsacid KingsAR tetradrachm, late 1st century BC to early 2nd century ADVan't Haaff 10.3.1-1B Kamnaskires, I know virtually nothing about Elymean coinage but find the styles attractive & similar to late Parthian coinage. It looks like you added some fine examples to your collection this year 😊. Numbers 5 & 9 are my favorites 😍. Number 5 looks like a gem grade tetradrachm struck from fresh dies 🤨. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted December 17, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Alwin said: which makes me regret not having looked into this coinage yet. Never too late to start! Thanks, all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted December 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 17, 2022 Not my collecting area, and I know nothing about it, but they're all lovely coins! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Simon Posted December 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 17, 2022 Very nice year, congratulations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted December 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 17, 2022 Very nice coins! I actually have an Elymais example on my to-buy list. Maybe next year one will be on my 2023 list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_collector Posted December 17, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 17, 2022 Nice coins, @Kamnaskires. Although Elymais and Parthia coins are not my collecting area, I do find your coins #4, 9 and 10 having interesting designs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted December 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted December 17, 2022 @Kamnaskires Wonderful selection Bob! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamnaskires Posted December 17, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 Thanks, all, for taking a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 17, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 17, 2022 Yes, very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted December 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted December 19, 2022 Some very distinctive portraits out there. Those are certainly interesting coinages to explore more about Q 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughie Dwyer Posted December 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 19, 2022 These coins look beautiful - although I know nothing about them. Congrats on a successful year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 20, 2022 They're all nice, although #2 is probably my favorite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerman Posted December 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted December 20, 2022 Neat coins, I am fascinated with Parthia as a military power and their great victories vs Rome. Probably, Carrhae was the most poetic/ resulting in the annihilation of Crassus and his army. Good won over evil. Always found it strange that they never minted AV coinage????? My pickd 9/ 5/ and 2 John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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