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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)
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Size/Metal: AR17; Weight: 4.0 grams; Mint: Rhagae; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left, wearing tiara with 8-pointed star and beaded decoration. King has long beard, diadem, and torque ending with pellet; earring. Reverse: Seated archer wearing bashlyk right holding bow. 5 line legend - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble). References: Sellwood #28.6 variant; Shore 94ff.
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