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ID:     785693
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Phraataces
Date Ruled:     2 BC - 4 AD
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     19 mm
Weight:     3.70 g
Die Axis:     1 h
Obverse Description:     bust left with diagonal square-ended beard, wearing diadem and three-band spiral torque with no visible end; no wart; each side of head, Nike flying with diadem; circular border of pellets
Reverse Legend:     ΘΣΑΣ ΟΥΡΑΝΙΑΣ ΜΟΥΣΗΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΣΣ
Reverse Description:     bust of Musa left wearing tiara, diadem and beaded necklet with ornament; in front, monogram [~]; two-line Greek inscription (L58iii); no border
Mint:     Ecbatana
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 58.9
Reference2:     Shore 324
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=100919
Special Comments:     PDC 42524
Grade:     Good VF, lightly toned, minor porosity.
Notes:     CNG Online Coin Shop, item 785693 (Feb 2007).