| Auction Date | Price Realized | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 289
Kings of Armenia Minor, Aristoboulos Æ 25mm. Nikopolis-ad-Lycum, or Chalkis, dated year 17 = AD 70/1. BACIΛEΩC APICTOBOYΛOY ET IZ, diademed head to left; c/m: monogram within square incuse / TITΩ OΥECΠACIANΩ AYTOKPATΩP CEBACTΩ in six lines within wreath. Kovacs 301; Meshorer 367a; Hendin 1258; Sofaer 172; RG 3; RPC II 1692; for c/m, Kovacs 24 & Howgego pl. 33, 722.1. 11.30g, 25mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
Acquired from Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung.
Son of Herod of Chalkis an... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 476
Kings of Osrhoene (Edessa), Waël Æ 18mm. AD 163-165. Draped bust to left within wreath / Cubic cult object (Black Stone of Edessa?) on a base supported by two curved legs seen within temple building with star in pediment shown in three-quarters perspective; all within wreath. BMC 2, pl. XIII, 7; Lindgren III 1560; SNG Copenhagen -. 7.53g, 18mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rare.
Lucius Verus laid siege to the city of Edessa in AD 165 in order to depose the pro-Parthian client-ruler Waël, son of Sahru, wh... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 550, Lot 331
KINGS of PARTHIA. Vologases VI. Circa AD 208-228. AR Drachm (2019mm, 3.64 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed bust left, wearing tiara with earflap; wl in Aramaic to right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; wlkši mlk' in Parthian above. Sellwood 88.19; Sunrise 459; Shore 458. Deeply toned with iridescence. Near EF.
From the Nisa Collection.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 15 Nov 2023 | 110 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 549, Lot 294
KINGS of PARTHIA. Vologases VI. Circa AD 208-228. AR Drachm (19mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed bust left, wearing tiara with earflap; wl in Aramaic to right / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; wlkši mlk' in Parthian above. Sellwood 88.19; Sunrise 459; Shore 458. Iridescent toning, light porosity, slight cleaning marks, obverse die flaws. EF.
From the Nisa Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 Nov 2023 | 130 USD | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Online Auction 2343, Lot 5013
Ancient coins
Greece
The Hellenistic Monarchies
Parthian Kingdom
Ancient Greece, Parthian Empire, Drachms, 5 pcs, Orodes II, c. 57-38 BC, Artabanos IV, c. 10–38, Vologases I, c. 51-78. (5)
Starting price: 500 DKK... | 29 Oct 2023 | 900 DKK | |
Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki - Auction 12, Lot 588
Greece, Parthian Kingdom, Vologases IV, Drachm
Flan crack.
Greece
Parthian Kingdom, Vologases IV (147-191 AD), Drachm 147-191 AD, Ekbatana mint
Obverse: bust of bearded king with tiara with star, facing left
Reverse: Arsakes (the first Parthian king) on the throne right, bow in hand, Λ below throne
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Diameter 19 mm, weight 3.14 g
Pęknięcie krążka.
Grecja
Królestwo Partów, Wologazes IV (147-191 ne), Drachma 147-191 ne, mennica Ekbatana... | 29 Sep 2023 | 52 EUR | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 47, Lot 52
PARTHIAN KINGDOM: Vologases V, 191-208 AD, AR drachm (3.50g), Ekbatana, Shore-449, Sell-86.4, facing bust, hair tied in 3 bunches. beard of random dashes // Archer seated, ruler's name in Aramaic at the top; one spot of lamentation on the reverse, VF-EF, RR. Much rarer than the straight beard type (Shore-448, Sellwood-86.3).
Estimate: 300-400 USD... | 14 Sep 2023 | 300 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 27, Lot 1296
MESOPOTAMIA. Edessa. Lucius Verus, 161-169. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 3.67 g, 6 h), with Ma'nu VIII Philoromaios (139-163 and 165-179), 165-169. Α Κ Λ ΑVΡ OVΗΡΟϹ Ϲ Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΒΑϹΙΛЄ/VϹ ΜΑΝΝ/ΟϹ ΦΙΛΟΡ/ⲰΜΑΙϹ (sic!) in four lines. BMC p. xcviii, pl. L, 8. RPC IV.3 online 6493. Extremely rare and of great historical interest. Minor flan crack, otherwise, very fine.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection, Künker 377, 20... | 9 Sep 2023 | 2,400 CHF | |
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles - Auction 136, Lot 199
Parthian Kingdom. Vologases I. Silver Drachm (2.86 g), second reign, ca. AD 58-77. Ekbatana. Diademed bust of Vologases I left, with tapering square cut beard and wart on forehead. Reverse. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 70.13; Shore 373; cf. Sunrise 424. Incredibly full flan. NGC grade MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimated Value $300 - UP From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection... | 5 Sep 2023 | 180 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 111, Lot 476
Kings of Osrhoene (Edessa), Waël, son of Sahru, Æ 18mm. AD 163-165. Draped bust to left within wreath / Cubic cult object (Black Stone of Edessa?) on a base supported by two curved legs seen within temple building with star in pediment shown in three-quarters perspective; all within wreath. BMC 2, pl. XIII, 7; Lindgren III 1560; SNG Copenhagen -. 5.02g, 18mm, 1h.
Near Extremely Fine; excellent for the issue.
Lucius Verus laid siege to the city of Edessa in AD 165 in order to depose the pro... | 24 Aug 2023 | 240 GBP | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61334, Lot 22183
Ancients
PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Pacorus I (ca. AD 78-120). AR drachm (20mm, 3.29 gm, 10h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5). Ecbatana. Diademed, draped bust of Pacorus I left, with long pointed beard, wearing double banded diadem with double loop, spiral torque, and earring; dotted border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN-ΑΡ-ΣΑΚΟY-ΔΙXΑΙΟY-ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗXΟΣ, archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand; AT monogram with pellet below bow. Sunrise 439 var. (pellets). Sellwood 7... | 13 Aug 2023 | 300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61334, Lot 22184
Ancients
PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Pacorus I (ca. AD 78-120). AR drachm (21mm, 3.63 gm, 11h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5. Ecbatana. Diademed, draped bust of Pacorus I left, with long pointed beard, wearing double banded diadem with double loop, spiral torque, and earring; dotted border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN-ΑΡ-ΣΑΚΟY-ΔΙXΑΙΟY-ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗXΟΣ, archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand; AT monogram with pellet below bow. Sunrise 439 var. (pellets). Sellwood 78... | 13 Aug 2023 | 85 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61334, Lot 22185
Ancients
PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Pacorus I (ca. AD 78-120). AR drachm (19mm, 11h). NGC AU. Ecbatana. Bust of Pacorus left with long pointed beard, wearing double banded diadem with double loop, spiral torque, earring visible, dotted border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN / ΑΡ-ΣΑΚΟY / EYEPΓETOY / ΔΙXΑΙΟY / ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗXΟΣ, archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, AT monogram with pellet below bow. Sellwood 78.6 (Vologases III). Shore -. Sunrise 439.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-parthian... | 13 Aug 2023 | 65 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61334, Lot 22186
Ancients
PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Pacorus I (ca. AD 78-120). AR drachm (21mm, 12h). NGC Choice XF. Ecbatana. Diademed, draped bust of Pacorus I left, with long pointed beard, wearing double banded diadem with double loop, spiral torque, and earring; dotted border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN-ΑΡ-ΣΑΚΟY-ΔΙXΑΙΟY-ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗXΟΣ, archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand; AT monogram with pellet below bow. Sunrise 439 var. (pellets). Sellwood 78.6 (Vologase... | 13 Aug 2023 | 160 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61334, Lot 22187
Ancients
PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Vologases IV (ca. AD 147-191). AR drachm (21mm, 3.56 gm, 12h). NGC MS 5/5 - 2/5, scuff. Ecbatana. Diademed bust of Vologases VI left, wearing tiara and double banded diadem with double loop, three pendent ends, spiral torque, dotted border / Corrupted Greek legend, archer in Parthian dress (Arsaces I) enthroned right, holding bow outward; A under bow. Sunrise 459. Sellwood 88.18.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-parthian-kingdom-vologases-iv-ca-ad-1... | 13 Aug 2023 | 350 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61334, Lot 22189
Ancients
PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Vologases VI (AD 207-222). AR drachm (20mm, 12h). NGC Choice AU. Ecbatana. Diademed bust of Vologases VI left, wearing pointed beard and domed tiara; I) in right field / Corrupted Greek legend, archer in Parthian dress (Arsaces I) enthroned right, holding bow outward; AT monogram under bow. Sunrise 459. Sellwood 88.18.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-parthian-kingdom-vologases-vi-ad-207-222-ar-drachm-20mm-12h-ngc-choice-au/a/61334-22189.s?type=DA-D... | 13 Aug 2023 | 85 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 542, Lot 239
KINGS of PARTHIA. Vologases V. Circa AD 191-208. AR Drachm (2719mm, 3.84 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed facing bust, wearing long beard and with hair in bunches above head and over ears / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; wlkši mlk' in Parthian above. Sellwood 86.3; Sunrise 455; Shore 448. Light deposits, die rust. EF.
From the David Welsh Collection. Ex Heritage 419 (September 2006), lot 51058.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 19 Jul 2023 | 650 USD | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Online Auction 2327, Lot 5027
Ancient coins
Greece
The Hellenistic Monarchies
Parthian Kingdom
Ancient Greece, Parthian Kingdom, Vologases IV, 147–191 e.Kr., Tetradrachm, Seleukeia, 12.82 g, Sellwood 84
VF-F
Starting price: 400 DKK... | 9 Jul 2023 | 420 DKK | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Online Auction 2327, Lot 5030
Ancient coins
Greece
The Hellenistic Monarchies
Parthian Kingdom
Ancient Greece, Parthian Kingdom, coll. Drachm, incl. Vologases I, 51 - 78 Ad, Sellwood 70. (4)
Starting price: 600 DKK... | 9 Jul 2023 | Unsold | |
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Bruun Rasmussen - Online Auction 2327, Lot 5031
Ancient coins
Greece
The Hellenistic Monarchies
Parthian Kingdom
Ancient Greece, Parthian Kingdom, Vologases I, 51 - 78 AD, Drachm, Ecbatana, Sellwood 71.2, 3.59 g, cleaned.
EF
Starting price: 300 DKK... | 9 Jul 2023 | 850 DKK | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 26, Lot 1738
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Vologases III (?), circa AD 105-147. Chalkous (Bronze, 10 mm, 0.59 g, 2 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris (?), SE 443 (?) = 131/2 . Draped bust of Vologases III (?) to right, wearing tiara. Rev. ΓΜ The Tyche of Seleukeia seated left, holding palm frond in her left hand. Sellwood -, cf. 79.56 (bust of Vologases III to left and same date but written in full). Shore -. Cf. Sol E-Auction 8 (2022), 128 (date written counterclockwise). Apparently unpublished. Repatinated, otherwise, goo... | 8 Jul 2023 | 500 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 26, Lot 2446
MESOPOTAMIA. Edessa. Lucilla, Augusta, 164-182. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.62 g, 6 h), struck under Ma'nu VIII Philoromaios, king of Osrhoene, 167-179. ΛΟΥΚΙΛΛΑ ϹЄΒΑϹΤΗ Draped bust of Lucilla to right. Rev. ΒΑϹΙΛЄΥϹ ΜΑΝΝΟϹ ΦΙΛΟΡⲰΜΑ Demeter standing front, head to left, holding patera in her right hand and long torch in her left. Babelon, Mélanges II (1893), p. 235, 8 & pl. III.8. BMC 8 = Walker 3404. CNG E-Auction 526 (2022), 304. RPC IV.3 online 6488. Extremely rare and unusually attractive. Ve... | 8 Jul 2023 | 2,200 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXVIII, Lot 593
Lucius Verus AV Aureus. Rome, AD 161-162. IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG, bare-headed and cuirassed bust to right / FORT RED TR POT II, Fortuna seated to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; COS II in exergue. RIC III 476 (Aurelius); BMCRE 199 note (Aurelius & Verus); Calicó 2130 (same obv. die). 7.37g, 19mm, 6h.
Good Extremely Fine. Rare.
Acquired from Numismatica Ars Classica.
Lucius Verus, co-emperor with his better-known adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius from 161 until his death from di... | 5 Jul 2023 | 8,500 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 82, Lot 563
Trajan, 98-117 Sestertius Rome 116-117, Æ 33.00 mm., 25.89 g.
Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. Trajan seated l. on platform with praefect standing behind him; he presents Parthamaspates to Partia kneeling. In exergue, S C. C 328. RIC 667. Woytek 594.
Green patina and About Very fine
After the conquest of Dacia there was an interval of relative peace, until in 114 when some troubles began with the Parthians on the eastern frontier. The Parthians had placed their king in Armenia, thereby upset... | 18 Jun 2023 | 65 GBP | |
London Coins Ltd. - Auction 181, Lot 1263
Parthian Empire, Persia, Tetradrachm Vologases IV of Parthia (c.152AD) Seleucia Mint, Obverse: Bust left with long beard, ear-ring and tiara, B in right field, Reverse: King seated left, Tyche standing right before him, presenting diadem, 25mm diameter, 12.55 grammes, NVF/Good Fine
Estimate: 25-75 GBP
Starting price: 25 GBP... | 3 Jun 2023 | 55 GBP | |
London Coins Ltd. - Auction 181, Lot 1264
Parthian Empire, Persia, Tetradrachm Vologases IV of Parthia (c.200AD) Seleucia Mint, Obverse: Bust left with long tapered beard, B in right field, Reverse: Reverse: King seated left, Tyche standing right before him, presenting diadem, legends off-flan, 24mm diameter, 11.35 grammes, approaching Fine
Estimate: 20-40 GBP
Starting price: 20 GBP... | 3 Jun 2023 | 30 GBP | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4934
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases VI (208-222) - AR tetradrachm (23.84 g.). Seleucia on the Tigris mint. Bust of king to left with long tapered beard, wearing a tiara with hooks on crest, lock of hair on forehead representing royal wart. B behind head / King seated left on throne, Tyche standing right before him, presenting diadem and holding sceptre. ΑΚΦ above diadem (Seleucid date equivalent to 209/210 AD). Ref.: Sellwood 88.3-4; Shore 451. Ex USB Auction 69-634. gVF
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 22 May 2023 | 120 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4935
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases VI (208-222) - AR drachm (3.70 g.). Ekbatana mint. Bust left with long pointed beardextended beyond the beaded border, wearing tiara with ear flaps. Monogram 85 (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic) behind head, diadem with loop at top / Archer seated right on throne holding bow, standard Greek legend with Aramaic line on top citing 'King Vologases', monogram 89 below bow. Shore 459. Ex Peus Auction 386/387 #436 gVF
Starting price: 60 EUR... | 22 May 2023 | 60 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4969
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases I (51-78 AD) - AR tetradrachm (13.79 g.). Bare-headed bust of king left with medium beard somewhat pointed, wearing diadem with loop on top, torque without medallion / King seated on throne, Tyche standing right before him, presenting palm branch. ΖΟΤ (Seleucid year 377 = 65 AD) above palm branch. Standard Greek legend around. Ref.: Sellwood 70.7-10; Shore 371. Bold gVF
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 22 May 2023 | 280 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4970
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases I (51-78 AD) - AR drachm (3.79 g.). Bare-headed bust left with long tapered beard, wearing diadem with loop on top and earring, royal wart on forehead, hair in five separate waves / Archer seated right on throne holding bow, standard Greek legend around, monogram 73 below bow. Ref.: Sellwood 70.14; Shore 374. Of choice preservation, showing mint lustre XF
Starting price: 75 EUR... | 22 May 2023 | 75 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4971
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases II (77-80 AD) - AR tetradrachm (14.26 g.). Bust of king left with short beard, wearing tiara with hooks on crest, diadem with loop on top, ear visible, with lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead, monogram behind head / King seated left on throne, Tyche standing before him, presenting diadem and holding sceptre. ϘΤ above diadem (Seleucid year 390 = 78 AD). Standard Greek legend around. Ref.: Sellwood 72.5; Shore 394. Ex Rauch Auction 77-277. Bold VF
... | 22 May 2023 | 220 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4974
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases III (105-147) - AR tetradrachm (13.23 g.). Seleucia on the Tigris mint. Bust of king left with short beard, wearing tiara with hooks on crest, wearing diadem, ear with earring visible, with lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead, monogram behind head / King seated left on throne, Tyche standing before him, presenting diadem and holding sceptre. ΓΛΥ above diadem (Seleucid year 433 = 121/22 AD). Standard Greek legend around. Ref.: Sellwood 79.6; Shore 4... | 22 May 2023 | 210 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4975
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases III (105-147) - AR tetradrachm (9.46 g.). Seleucia on the Tigris mint. Bust of king left with short beard, wearing tiara with hooks on crest, wearing diadem, ear with earring visible, with lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead, monogram behind head / King seated left on throne, Tyche standing before him, presenting diadem and holding sceptre. ΕΛΥ above diadem (Seleucid year 435 = 123 AD). Standard Greek legend around. Ref.: Sellwood 79.13; Shore 406.... | 22 May 2023 | 190 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4978
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases IV (147-191 AD) - AR tetradrachm (13.67 g.). Bust of king left with long tapered beard with square cut end, wearing tiara with hooks on the crest and long curved earflap, lock of hair on forehead representing royal wart. B behind head / King seated left on throne, Tyche standing right before him, presenting diadem and holding sceptre. ΔΞΥ above diadem (Seleucid era equivalent to November 152 AD). Ref.: Selwood 84.13; Shore 427. Ex Peus Auction 376/377 #765. Bol... | 22 May 2023 | 130 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4979
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases IV (147-191 AD) - AR tetradrachm (13.41 g.). Bust of king left with long tapered beard with square cut end, wearing tiara with hooks on the crest and long curved earflap, lock of hair on forehead representing royal wart. B behind head / King seated left on throne, Tyche standing right before him, presenting diadem and holding sceptre. ΑϘΥ above diadem (Seleucid year 491 = 179/180 AD). Ref.: Selwood 84.64-66; Shore 431. Nicely toned. gVF
Starting price: 60 EUR... | 22 May 2023 | 100 EUR | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 78, Lot 4983
The Parthian Kingdom - Vologases V (190-207 AD) - AR drachm (3.64 g.). Ecbatana mint. Bust facing with long pointed beard represented by vertical lines, wearing diadem, hair in circular bunches, each side and on top of the head / Archer seated right on throne holding bow, standard Greek legend and top line in Aramaic citing 'King Vologases', monogram 89 below bow. Ref.: Sellwood 86.3; Shore 448. Ex UBS Auction 69-633. Rare. Of the highest state of preservation XF-UNC
Starting price: 350 EUR... | 22 May 2023 | 360 EUR | |
