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ID:     BMC_Parthia_30-6
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Pacorus II
Date Ruled:     (A.D. 78-105)
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Dichalkous
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     11 mm
Obverse Description:     beardless bust left wearing diadem and spiral torque with no visible end; diadem pendants shown as three lines; in front, Greek letters ΘΠΤ(?) (vertical); circular border of pellets
Reverse Description:     bust of Tyche right, in front Greek letter Α; circular border of pellets
Mint:     Seleucia on the Tigris
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 73.15
Reference2:     BMC Parthia, p.196, 24; plate 30, no. 6 (Pacorus II)
Photograph Credit:     BMC Parthia (Wroth, Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia)
Source:     http://parthia.com
Special Comments:     PDC 20546
Notes:     .45 inches. Curr Collection: British Museum Prev collection: Cunningham