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ID:     104129
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Vologases III
Date Ruled:     (A.D. 105-147)
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     20 mm
Weight:     3.70 g
Obverse Description:     bust left with long triangular beard wearing diadem of three bands and two loops, pendants shown as three lines; spiral torque with no visible end; no wart; hair in three waves with earring visible; circular border of pellets
Reverse Description:     beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; seven-line Greek inscription (L78i); no border
Mint:     Ecbatana
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 78.3
Reference2:     Shore 413 var. (same)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=60034
Special Comments:     PDC 27360
Grade:     Good VF
Notes:     CNG E-Auction 104 (22 Dec 2004), lot 129. From the Garth R. Drewry Collection