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Coinage of Kamnaskires V of Elymais

1 catalogued issue of Kamnaskires V of Elymais — metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions with references.

In short

Kamnaskires V ruled Elymais in Khuzestan around 54–33 BCE, striking tetradrachms with a bearded bust and anchor symbol — the coinage of a small kingdom preserving Hellenistic forms under Parthian oversight. Kamnaskires V of Elymais issued 1 catalogued coin type dated 32 BCE – 54 CE, recorded here with metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions. The surviving issues in this catalogue are struck in Billon at Seleucia on the Hedyphon (Khuzestan).

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Key facts

Key facts about Kamnaskires V of Elymais in the Persian Treasury catalogue
Catalogued pieces1
Date range32 BCE – 54 CE
Eras representedParthian (Arsacid) Empire
MetalsBillon
DenominationsDrachm, Tetradrachm
MintsSeleucia on the Hedyphon (Khuzestan)
Reignc. 54–33 BCE
KingdomElymais, Khuzestan
SymbolAnchor, inherited from Seleucid usage
DenominationsTetradrachm, drachm, bronze

The Elymaean kings

Elymais held the temple wealth of Khuzestan and coining rights under Parthian suzerainty. The Kamnaskires line issued silver tetradrachms and drachms on which Greek legends grow steadily less legible.

The anchor, borrowed from Seleucid dynastic symbolism, is retained as a badge long after the Seleucids had gone.

Collecting notes

Silver of Kamnaskires V is scarce and usually struck on tight flans with partial legends. Bronze issues of the kingdom are much more common and are the practical entry point.

Because the kingdom's political history depends almost entirely on numismatic evidence, each securely attributed coin carries genuine research value.

Parthian (Arsacid) Empire · 247 BCE – 224 CE

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Elymais Tetradrachm of Kamnaskires V

Kamnaskires V of Elymais

c. 54–32 BCE

The Kingdom of Elymais — successor to ancient Elam in lowland Khuzestan — minted vassal coinage under Parthian overlordship. Their stylised portraits are some of the most distinctive of the period.

Frequently asked about Kamnaskires V of Elymais

Who were the Kamnaskires kings?
Rulers of Elymais in Khuzestan from the second century BCE, striking silver under Parthian suzerainty and using the Seleucid anchor as a dynastic badge.
Is Elymaean silver available?
Rarely and usually with partial legends; the kingdom's bronze coinage is far more common and much cheaper.
What coins did Kamnaskires V of Elymais issue?
Kamnaskires V of Elymais issued 1 catalogued coin type dated 32 BCE – 54 CE, recorded here with metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions. The surviving issues in this catalogue are struck in Billon at Seleucia on the Hedyphon (Khuzestan).
How many Kamnaskires V of Elymais pieces are catalogued on Persian Treasury?
1 item, dated 32 BCE – 54 CE, spread across 1 era: Parthian (Arsacid) Empire.
Which metals were used for Kamnaskires V of Elymais coinage?
Billon. Each entry records the metal, the approximate weight where known, and a cited reference.
Which denominations are associated with Kamnaskires V of Elymais?
Drachm, Tetradrachm. Every denomination has its own reference page with dated examples.
Where were Kamnaskires V of Elymais coins minted?
Recorded mints include Seleucia on the Hedyphon (Khuzestan).

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