Author: David SellwoodPublisher:
ISBN: 9780900696862
Category : Coins, Parthian
Languages : en
Pages :
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An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia
Author: David SellwoodPublisher:
ISBN: 9780900696862
Category : Coins, Parthian
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Parthian Coinage
Author: Percy GardnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Numismatics
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The Coinage of Parthia
Author: Percy GardnerRivalling Rome
Author: Vesta CurtisPublisher: Spink Books
ISBN: 9781912667444
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
One hundred years after the conquest of the Persian Empire by Alexander of Macedon, we see the emergence of a new Iranian dynasty that, by 140 BC, has extended its rule to Western Iran and Mesopotamia. The Arsacid Parthians, famous for their riding and archery skills, became Rome's most dangerous enemy east of the River Euphrates. Encounters between Roman generals and Parthian envoys are vividly described in Classical accounts of a biased nature, and unfortunately no such sources are available from the Parthian side. Here, the most important primary source is the coinage of the period c. 248 BC - AD 224. These coins reveal important information about the development of the Parthian state, its expansion and the role of the king, who, by 111 BC, had adopted the ancient Persian title of King of Kings. Rome's interference in the region begins during the reign of Mithradates II's and culminates in the devastating defeat of the Roman army under the General Crassus at the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC. Over the next 300 years these two superpowers fight for territorial control in the region, particularly over Mesopotamia and Armenia. This book will highlight the rise to power of the Parthians, the long conflict with Rome, as well as the culture and religion of the Parthian Empire as seen through the coinage of this period. It is co-published with the British Museum to accompany an exhibition of the same name which opens there in April 2020.
Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia
Author: British Museum (London) Department of coins and medalsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia
Author: David SellwoodPublisher:
ISBN: 9780900696459
Category : Coins, Parthian
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Parthian Coins & History
Author: Fred B. ShorePublisher: C N G
ISBN: 9780963673800
Category : Coins, Parthian
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The Parthian and Early Sasanian Empires
Author: Vesta Sarkhosh CurtisPublisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1785702084
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Although much of the primary information about the Parthian period comes from coins, there has been much new research undertaken over the past few decades into wider aspects of both the Parthian and Sassanian Empires including the Arsacid Parthians, and their material culture. Despite a change of ruling dynasty, the two empires were closely connected and cannot be regarded as totally separate entities. The continuation of Parthian influence particularly into the early Sasanian period cannot be disputed. An historic lack of detailed information arose partly through the relative lack of excavated archaeological sites dating to the Parthian period in Iran and western scholars’ lack of knowledge of recent excavations and their results that are usually published in Persian, coupled with the inevitable difficulties for academic research engendered by the recent political situation in the region. Although an attempt has been made by several scholars in the west to place this important Iranian dynasty in its proper cultural context, the traditional GrecoRoman influenced approach is still prevalent. The present volume presents 15 papers covering various aspects of Parthian and early Sasanian history, material culture, linguistics and religion which demonstrate a rich surviving heritage and provide many new insights into ideology, royal genealogy, social organization, military tactics, linguistic developments and trading contacts.
The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage
Author: William E. MetcalfPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199372187
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 707
Book Description
A broadly-illustrated overview of the contemporary state of Greco-Roman numismatic scholarship.
Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia
Author: British Museum. Department of Coins and MedalsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description