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Vonones II., 51 AD
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AR dr., 3,30gr, 21.3mm; Sellwood 67.1, Shore 368, Sunshine 418 (Meherdates);
mint: Ekbatana ; axis: 12h;
obv.: bust facing, w/ pearl-studded tiara w/ 2 horns in front and broad 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 2 ribbons; beardless, mustache; wart on forehead; 3 layer necklace; tunic/cuirass; stars in upper right and left field; dotted border 8 to 14h; low center of portrait as is customary for many issues;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; 6 lines of legend readable: (O)ΛCIΛCΛC OΛCIΛCΛN ΛIIΛNOV ΛIXΛIOV IV(CI)ΓC(TOV) (CΠI)ΦΛNOVC (ΦIΛEΛΛNOC mostly off flan);)
ex: G. Clark, VA.
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