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LOT 3350
Kings of Parthia, Pakoros I AR Drachm. AD 78-120. Ekbatana mint.
Diademed head to left, with long beard / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right, no throne base visible, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 78.6 (Vologases III); cf. Sunrise 439 (throne base represented by two dots); Shore -. Near Mint State.(3.51gr, 19mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market.
Property of a London antiquarian.
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