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Phraates III, 70 - 57 BC
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AR dr., 4,17gr, 19mm; Sellwood 39.10, Shore 184, Sunrise 345;
mint: Nisa; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, right, w/tiara (8 deer or antelope across crest, 3 rows of pellets, horn as side ornament), diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, medium-long beard; multi-turn torque ending in pellet; cuirass; dotted border 9:30 to 14:30;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand; empty sleeve reaching below seat; monogram below bow; 6-line legend: (BΛCIΛEΩC) MEΓALoV ΛPCΛKoV EVEPΓEToV (E)ΠIΦΛNoVC ΦIΛEΛΛNoC;
ex: Den of Antiquities, UK.
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