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Parthia - Artabanus II (10-38 AD) or Gotarzes II (44-51 AD)
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Metal/Size: AR 20; Weight: 3.4 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 10-38 AD or 44-51 AD; Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with long square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots. Reverse: Beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram 26; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ( KING OF KINGS / Arsaki / Beneficial DIKAIOS (righteous/just / EPIFANOUS FILELLINOS - "Friend of the Greeks") legend on left read from outside. References: Sellwood #63.6; Shore #341.
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