Requesting Verification Of My Identification Of Phraates Coins

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Ruger9a Valued Member United States 325 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 08:19 am I am requesting verification of my assigned IDs for two of my Phraates and Orodes III coins. The first coin is Phraates, early-mid 2nd century AD. Drachm (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.46 g). Obv: Diademed bust of Phraates to left, wearing tiara with dot in crescent on side; in right field, dot in crescent above anchor with single crossbar. Rev: Field of regular, parallel dashes. Van't Haaff 17.7, subtype 2-1 Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 08:36 am There is no van't Haaff 17.7, Ruger.. I suspect you mean (or the seller meant) 14.7.2-1. There were only two rulers from Elymais who issued left-facing drachms with tiara obverses and dashes for the reverse. The only distinguishing feature that differentiates one of these rulers (Phraates) from the other (Orodes III) is the symbol on the tiara. Sadly, that symbol seems to be worn away on the coin above. Here's how I would catalog this coin: Phraates or Orodes III van't Haaff 14.7.2-1 (Phraates) or van't Haaff 16.4.2-1A (Orodes III) Edited by Kamnaskires 06/14/2021 08:37 am Report this Post to the Staff
Ruger9a Valued Member United States 325 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 09:39 am Thanks again @Bob L I can always rely on you to provide the correct attribution. Report this Post to the Staff
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