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ID:     BMC_Parthia_10-5
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Orodes I
Date Ruled:     (90-80 B.C.)
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Tetrachalkous
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     18 mm
Obverse Description:     bearded bust left wearing tiara (T31i) with six-pointed star; circular border of pellets
Reverse Legend:     ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΜΣΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΣΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΣΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Reverse Description:     horse galloping right; no border; seven-line Greek inscription
Mint:     Ecbatana
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 31.11
Reference2:     BMC Parthia, p. 43, 16; plate 10, no. 5 (Sinatruces)
Photograph Credit:     BMC Parthia (Wroth, Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia)
Source:     http://parthia.com
Special Comments:     PDC 20234
Notes:     .7 inches. Curr Collection: British Museum Prev collection: Cunningham