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Phraates III., 70 - 57BC
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AR dr., 3,98gr, 21,8mm; Sellwood 39.5, Shore -, Sunrise 342;
mint: Court at Rhagai; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara (8 deer or antelope across crest, 3 rows of pellets, horn as side ornament); diadem, knot and 1 ribbon; mustache, medium-long pointed beard; no earring discernible, multi-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 7:30 to 12h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; empty sleeve at seat level ending in pellet; monogram below bow; 7-line legend: (B)ΛCIΛE&(ΩC) MEΓΛΛoV ΛPCΛKoV EΛEP(retrograde)Γ(retrograde)EToV EΠIΦΛNoVC ΦIΛEΛΛHN(oC);
ex: H. Hass, Germany.
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