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Phraates III. 70 - 57 BC
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AR dr., 3,93gr, 21mm; Sellwood 39.2; Shore 180, Sunrise 342;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (8 deer or antelope across crest, 3 rows of pellets, horn as side ornament), broad diadem, knot and 1 broad ribbon; mustache, medium-long beard; earring, torque w/double pellet finial; cuirass w/star on chest; dotted border 7 to 11h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; monogram below bow; 6-line legend: BΛCIΛEΩΣ MEΓΛoY APΣΛKoY EYEPΓEToY(to be read from the inside) EΠIΦΛNoYC (Φ)IΛEΛΛHNo(Σ); exergual line;
ex: D. Grotjohann, Germany.
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