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Vonones II., 51 AD
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AR dr., 3,44gr, 20.8mm; Sellwood 67.1, Shore 368, Sunrise 418 (Meherdates);
mint: Ekbatana (?); axis: 12h;
obv.: bust facing, w/ pearl-studded tiara w/ 2 horns in front and broad 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; beardless, mustache; wart on forehead; 3 layer necklace; tunic/cuirass; stars in upper right and left field; dotted border 8 to 15h; low center of portrait becomes customary for many issues;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; 5 lines of blundered Greek legend visible;
frayed flan increasingly typical, especially for Eastern coins;
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