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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Phraates II (c. 138 - 127 B.C.), AR Drachm
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Weight: 3.95 g
Size: 18 mm
Condition: VF/VF
Minted in Nisa
Obv: short-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind, Greek letters ΝΙ in retrograde;
circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding
bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with guide lines = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Ref: Sellwood 16.6 var. ; Shore 47
Rarity: Scarce
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