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ID:     BMC_Parthia_12-5
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Darius
Date Ruled:     (70 B.C.)
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Tetrachalkous
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     17 mm
Obverse Description:     short-bearded bust facing wearing diadem and necklet with medallion; circular border of pellets
Reverse Description:     horse walking right; no border; seven-line Greek inscription
Mint:     Rhagae
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 35.15
Reference2:     BMC Parthia, p. 57, 15; plate 12, no. 5 (Unknown King before ca. 57 B.C.)
Photograph Credit:     BMC Parthia (Wroth, Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia)
Source:     http://parthia.com
Special Comments:     PDC 20263
Notes:     .65 inches. Curr Collection: British Museum Prev collection: Baron de Bode