Lot # 206 - Greek Asia. Characene. Apodakos. AR Tetradrachm, c. 110-104 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Apodakos right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - AΠΠΟΔAKΟΥ. Herakles seated left on cuirass, holding club set on his knee with his right hand and leaning left on rock; to outer left, monogram. Alram 496. DCA 480. AR. 16.27 g. 28.50 mm. VF.

Lot # 207 - Kings of Elymais. Kamnaskires III, with Anzaze (c. 82-72 BC). AR Tetradrachm, Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. Obv. Conjoined busts left of Kamnaskires IV, diademed and draped and wearing long beard and Anzaze draped and wearing stephane and necklace; to right, anchor. Rev. Zeus Belos enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre; date in exergue. Van't Haaff Type 7.1.1-2. AR. 15.25 g. 27.50 mm. About EF. King Kamnaskires IV and Queen Anzaze were rulers of the Elymais kingdom, an ancient civilization located in the southwestern part of present-day Iran. The kingdom was known for its rich culture, strong economy, and strategic location along the Silk Road trade route. Kamnaskires IV ascended to the throne in the 1st century BCE, during a time of political instability in the region. He was a skilled diplomat and military leader, and quickly established himself as a strong and respected ruler. He expanded the kingdom's territory, strengthened its economy, and promoted the arts and sciences. Queen Anzaze was Kamnaskires IV's wife and consort. She was a powerful and influential figure in her own right, and is said to have played a key role in the kingdom's prosperity and success. She was known for her intelligence, her beauty, and her devotion to her people. Together, Kamnaskires IV and Queen Anzaze presided over a golden age of Elymais, during which the kingdom enjoyed peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing. They commissioned great works of art and architecture, and welcomed scholars and artists from around the world to share their knowledge and skills. However, the kingdom's prosperity was not to last. In the 3rd century CE, the Elymais kingdom was conquered by the Sassanid Empire, and its culture and traditions were gradually assimilated into Persian society. Nevertheless, the legacy of Kamnaskires IV and Queen Anzaze endured, and their reign is remembered as a time of greatness and achievement for the people of Elymais.

Lot # 208 - Greek Asia. Kings of Parthia. Phraates IV (38-2 BC). AR Drachm. Obv. Diademed bust left; behind, eagle holding wreath in beak. Rev. Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 52.10; Shore 276-8. AR. 3.47 g. 19.00 mm. VF.

Lot # 209 - Greek Asia. Kings of Parthia. Pakoros (78-120). AR Drachm, Ekbatana mint. Obv. Diademed and draped bust left. Rev. Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 78.5 (Vologases III); Shore 415 (same). AR. 3.76 g. 20.50 mm. EF.

Lot # 210 - Tabaristan. Abbasid Governor. ‘Umar ibn al-’Ala (AH 154-163 / AD 771-780). AR Hemidrachm. Tabaristan mint. Obv. Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; ’mr in Arabic to right; three stars-in-crescents and ’pd and nwk’ in Pahlavi in 2nd and 3rd quarters of margin. Rev. Fire altar flanked by attendants; crescent and star flanking flames; alternating triple pellets and star-in-crescents in outer margin. Album 57. AR. 1.96 g. 23.50 mm. Good EF.

Lot # 211 - Greek Asia. Sasanian Kings. Multiple lot of two (2) unclassified AR coins, including Sasanian Drachm and Tabaristan Hemidrachm. AR. VF.

Lot # 212 - India, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I (127-151 AD). AE Tetradrachm. Obv. Kanishka standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar to left and holding filleted standard. Rev. OADO. Oado, wind god, running left, holding large billowing cape; to left, tamgha. AE. 16.60 g. 26.00 mm. About VF.

Lot # 213 - India, Kushan Empire. Huvishka (152-192 AD). AE Tetradrachm. Obv. Huvishka seated facing left on couch. Rev. OηþO. Shiva standing facing, holding trident and diadem; to left, tamgha. AE. 15.33 g. 25.00 mm. About VF.

Lot # 214 - India, Kushan Empire. Vasishka (247-265 AD). AE Unit. Obv. Vasishka standing facing, head left, holding trident and spear. Rev. Shiva standing facing, holding trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing right. AE. 7.56 g. 23.00 mm. About VF.