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ID:     BMC_Parthia_11-7
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Phraates III
Date Ruled:     (70-57 B.C.)
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Dichalkous
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     13 mm
Obverse Description:     long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T39ii) decorated on side with horn and stags with prominent antlers around crest; circular border of pellets
Reverse Description:     horse head right; no border; six-line Greek inscription
Mint:     Ecbatana
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 39.21
Reference2:     BMC Parthia, p. 51, 53; plate 11, no. 7 (Phraates III?)
Photograph Credit:     BMC Parthia (Wroth, Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia)
Source:     http://parthia.com
Special Comments:     PDC 20250
Notes:     .5 inches. Curr Collection: British Museum