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Vologases IV., 147 - 191 AD
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AR dr., 3,71gr, 18,94mm; Sellwood 84 type, Shore - , Sunrise - ;
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, 4-strand diadem, 2 loops, and 3 ribbons; tiara decorated w/pellets on stalks over crest and long ear flaps; long beard of vertical lines w/squared-off tip, mustache; earring, 3-layer necklace; dotted border 7 to 15:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand, mint monogram below; no left foot; top Aramaic/Pahlavi line is garbled/off flan, 5 lines of ‘Greek’ legend cover most of the field; boxy chair back similar to Osroes II. rev.
ex: CNG Electronic Auction 91, # 79.
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