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IRAN/Parthia; Phraates II BCE 138-127/6



AR Drachm, 4.2g, 20mm, 12h,  Tambrax mint struck c. BCE 128-126

Sellwood 16.11
Shore 50
BMC Parthia pg. 17, 15
Sunrise 272
 
O: Short bearded bust left wearing diadem, TAM behind

R: BAΣIΛΕΩΣ/MEΓAΛOY on right separated by guide line, APΣAKOY/ΘEOΠATOPOΣ on left separated by guide line.
Arsakes I seated right on omphalos, holding bow