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Parthia - Phraates III (70-57 BCE)
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Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.94 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 70-57 BCE; Obverse: Medium-bearded bust left wearing tiara with ear flaps and decorated on side with horn; stags with prominent antlers around crest; circular border of pellets; wears torque without finial. Reverse:Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; six-line Greek inscription; References: Sellwood #39.2; Shore #180.
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