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ID:
2160582b
[UNVERIFIED]
Type:
Ancient East
Region:
Parthia
Issuer:
Artabanus I
Date Ruled:
(127-124 B.C.)
Metal:
Silver
Denomination:
Drachm
Struck / Cast:
Struck
Obverse Description:
bearded bust left wearing diadem, earring, hair arranged in concentric waves; circular border of pellets
Reverse Legend:
ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΜΣΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΣΛΦΟΥ
Reverse Description:
beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; four-line Greek inscription with dividing lines
Mint:
Ecbatana
Primary Reference:
Sellwood 20.2
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=148440
Special Comments:
PDC 58987
Notes:
CNG E-Auction 216 (12 Aug 2009), lot 582b. Five (5) coins in lot.
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
