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Hello All, Have a group of 4 coins I recently picked up, all have a similar Obverse, Fully bearded male face looking forward, and a unique design to the right. The reverse is different on each, I chose the one with the most unique reverse, I call it strawberried. I figured just an idea of what this coin was, would lead me to figuring out the others. I am leaning towards some middle eastern empire, but I am clueless. I have looked through multiple Krause guides at the India sections to no avail. Any help appriciated   |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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No idea on that one, sorry.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Recently there was a thread where someone posted an ebay thread for some gold coins with what I remember being a similar reverse (and my memory is hazy so it could be quite different.) The seller called them Celtic but I think they ended up being relatively modern Indian. Don't know if that helps but if you can find the thread (I can't) or if someone else remembers it that may help. |
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United Kingdom
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That was the Celtic looking coin I was watching on ebay, this is a different coinage but I don't know what it is. You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yeah, found the thread, doesn't look related.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Elymais. I cant help with which king, but thats the kingdom. I had one of Orodes II whihc was forward facing.
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Moderator
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The bust features look Persian in design, but I have no idea who it might be or from what time period.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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If it's Elymais it's probably similar to this  You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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I think you nailed it Kevin. Excellent detective work.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think you guys nailed it. Searching more on that site chrsmat linked you come across the forward facing busts. That "anchor" design to the right gives it away This is one I have http://parthia.com/coins/pdc_741.jpg |
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Oh wow yup, should've known that since I actually have one, although with a different reverse.  |
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The coin is a drachm issued by Phraates of Elymais, early to mid 2nd century AD. The proper citation is Van't Haaff type 14.7, subtype 2-1.c.
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Posted 05/15/2014 6:10 pm
