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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BC
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AR dr., 3,80gr, 19,3mm; Sellwood 52.13, Shore 281, Sunrise 392;
mint: court at Rhagai; axis: 10h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ broad diadem, loop and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, medium-long pointed beard in rows of curls; segmented necklace; wart on forehead; in right upper field eagle offering diadem; cuirass/tunic; dotted border 12 to 17h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one vise-like hand and monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛE(ΩΣ off flan) BAΣIΛC(ΩN off flan) ΛPCΛKoV ΔI(remainder of word blundered), bottom line blundered, EΠIΦΛIIoC (ΦIΛ off flan)EΛΛHN(oC off flan);
ex: J. Elsen Auction 69.
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