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Parthia -- Phraates III, 70-57 BC,
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AR dr, 4,07g, 20,23mm;
Sellw. 39.6, Shore 181var., Sunr. 341;
mint: Mithradatkart, axis: 11h;
obv.: bust, left, w/ tiara, diadem, and 2 ribbons, tiara adorned w/8 deer on crest, 3 rows of pearls(?), and horn on side; mustache, long tapering beard; 4-turn torque w/pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 9-17h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow and mint monogr.; 6-line Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΛΛoΥ ΛΡΣΛΚoΥ ΕVΕΡΓΕΤoΥ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝoΣ.
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