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Phraates IV, 38 - 2 BC
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AR dr., 3,95gr, 24,3mm; Sellwood 52.11, Shore 279, Sunrise -;
mint: Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ broad 3-layer diadem, loop and 3 ribbons joined at the ends; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long pointed beard in 3 rows of curls; segmented necklace; wart on forehead; cuirass; in right upper field eagle on line offering diadem; dotted border 9 to 18h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; the 7-line legend is illegible because of inadequate rev. flan preparation or double strike;
ex: B. Peus Auction 388/389, Germany.
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