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Parthia -- Vologases II., 76/77 - 79 AD
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AR tdr., 14,49gr, 28,6mm;
Sellw. 72.1-2 (type), Shore --, Sunrise 427;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 13h, date: AD 77/78 Sel. 389 (ΘΠT);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and a broad 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons, tiara crest has 4 single hooks and 1 double hook at peak; 1 temple lock and 4 neck curls, med.-long beard , mustache; earring, triple necklace; tunic/cuirass; in right field letter A; dotted border 14 to 21:30h;
rev.: king, left, seated on throne, receiving diadem from Tyche’s right hand, scepter in her left hand; exergual line; between the 2 heads year ΘΠT = 389 Sel., no month; 4 partial lines of legend form square around figures: (B)ACIΛ(EΩC) (Ω)ΛAΓA(CEC) (Δ)IKAIOY EΠIΦANO(YC).
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