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Elymais -- Orodes II., early to mid 2nd cent. AD;
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AE dr., 3,71gr, 14.4mm;
Alram 478var., Van't Haaff 13.2.1-2B ff.;
obv.: bust, facing, w/tiara and diadem; mustache, long fan like beard; in upper right field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/1top and 1 bottom bar; left shoulder partial;
rev.: bust of Belos, right, around rim Aramaic legend meaning: King Orodes, son of Orodes;
attractive verdigris patina (genuine?).
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