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Parthia -- Phraates III, 70 - 57 BC,
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AR dr, 4,08gr, 21,28mm;
Sellw. 39.5, Shore 180var., Sunrise - ;
mint; Court @ Rhagai, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, diadem, and ribbon, 8 deer on crest of tiara and horn as side ornament; mustache, long tapered beard; earring, torque; crass; dotted border 8:30-13:30;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in 1 hand, below mint monogr.; 6-line Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΛΛoΥ ΛΡΣΛΚoΥ ΕVΕΡΓΕΤoΥ ΕΠΙΦΛΝΥoΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝoΣ.
Ex: Debevoise collection; lovely dark tone.
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