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ID:
BMC_Parthia_13-11
Type:
Ancient East
Region:
Parthia
Issuer:
Mithradates III
Date Ruled:
(57-54 B.C.)
Metal:
Bronze
Denomination:
Chalkous
Struck / Cast:
Struck
Diameter:
13 mm
Obverse Description:
short-bearded bust left wearing double-banded diadem and segmented necklet with medallion; circular border of pellets
Reverse Legend:
ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΜΣΓΑΛΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΣΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΘΣΟΥ ΣΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΣΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Reverse Description:
club; no border; eight-line Greek inscription
Mint:
Ecbatana
Primary Reference:
Sellwood 41.23
Reference2:
BMC Parthia, p. 65, 36; plate 13, no. 11 (Mithradates III)
Photograph Credit:
BMC Parthia (Wroth, Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia)
Source:
http://parthia.com
Special Comments:
PDC 20281
Notes:
.5 inches. Curr Collection: British Museum Prev collection: Cunningham
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