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Osroes II., 190 AD
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AR dr., 3,28gr, 18,25mm; Sellwood -, Shore -, Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, 4-strand diadem, 2 loops, and 4 ribbons; crest and side of tiara decorated w/linked pellets on stalks; long ear flaps; long pointed beard of vertical lines, mustache; earring, 2-layer necklace; dotted border 7 to 14h;
rev.: archer, left, on throne, w/bow in extended hand, below mint monogram A w/top bar; throne back w/3 cross bars; top line off flan, 3 discernible lines of ‘Greek’ legend;
ex: Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 17 (12/09) #47 (A. Lynn Collection),
ex: Superior NYCINC Auction (12/98) #1129,
cf. B. Peus Auction 388 # 705, same dies, different flan.
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