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Parthia - Gotarzes I (91-87 BCE) or Sinatruces (93-69 BCE)
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Metal/Size: AR 19; Weight: 4.05 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 93-69 BCE. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of Gotarzes I or Sinatruces left with medium-length beard and hawk nose wearing horned tiara with ear flap, three rows of pellets and stags on crest. King also wears diadem with knot and ribbons, earring, torque w/single pellet finial and cuirass. Reverse:5-line legend (Sellwood type ii) BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV ΛPΣΛKOV ΘEOΠATPOY NIKATOPOΣ (Of the Great King Arsaces, Divine Father, Conqueror) - archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, wearing bashlyk and cloak, holding bow. References: Shore #113-115 (Gotarzes I); Sellwood #33.4 (Gotarzes I); Sunrise #302 & Assar (Sinatruces).
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