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Drachm - Mithridates II Contemporary Imitation
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| Year | 121 BC - 91 BC |
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| Value | Drachm (1) |
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| Reverse description | Arsakes I, the eponymous founder of the Parthian dynasty, seated right on an omphalos, holding a strung bow in his right hand. A four-line Greek legend is arranged in a square frame around the central figure, with notable orthographic errors and letter reversals throughout the inscription, distinguishing this piece from regular official issues. The word positioned below the archer is oriented incorrectly relative to standard coinage practice. The execution of the design is irregular and comparatively crude, confirming the contemporary imitation status of the coin. |
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| Reverse lettering | BΛΣIΛEΩΣ EΓAΛOY ΛΣΛKOY ΕΠIΦΛИOY |
| Edge | Plain |
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