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IRAN/Parthia; Vardanes I c. CE 40-47


AR Drachm, 3.73 g, 20 mm, 12h, Ecbatana mint
Sellwood 64.31
Shore 353

O: bare-headed bust left with medium pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at top and three ends; earring visible; three lines on forehead representing royal wart.
R: archer std r on throne holding bow, below bow Ecbatana mint mark. Blundered Greek legend.