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Mithradates II., 121-91 BC
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Ar dr., 3,86 gr, 19,9mm; Sellwood 25.1, Shore --, Sunrise --;
mint: Ekbatana, axis 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot and 1 broad ribbon; short cap like hair, mustache, short beard; earring, torque; dotted border 9:30 to 17:30;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos,w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend beginning left and forming square: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY (Σ)ΩTHR(OΣ), exergual line;
very rare 4th line: ΣΩTHP is the Greek word for 'saviour';
ex: David Sellwood Collection (Baldwin's Auction 90).
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