ID: |
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83000535 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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Type: |
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Ancient East |
Region: |
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Parthia |
Issuer: |
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Phraates II |
Date Ruled: |
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(138-127 B.C.)
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Metal: |
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Silver |
Denomination: |
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Drachm |
Struck / Cast: |
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Struck |
Weight: |
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3.89 g |
Die Axis: |
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12 h |
Obverse Description: |
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lightly-bearded bust left, wearing diadem; behind head, Greek letters Ι over Μ; circular border of pellets |
Reverse Legend: |
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ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΜΣΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ |
Reverse Description: |
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beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; three-line Greek inscription |
Mint: |
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Mithradatkart or Margiane? |
Primary Reference: |
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Sellwood 15.2 variant (obv monogram ΙΜ) |
Reference2: |
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Shore 40 var. (same) |
Reference3: |
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Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 141, lot 105 |
Reference4: |
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PDC 5939 and 31683 (this coin) |
Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=153279 |
Special Comments: |
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PDC 59645 |
Grade:
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VF, toned, light scratches and light overall rough |
Notes: |
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Triton XIII (5 Jan 2010), lot 535. Rare. From the Todd A. Ballen Collection. Ex Peus 384 (2 November 2005), lot 369; Peus 366, (25 October 2000), lot 245. |
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