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MetDet71 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1563 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 2:02 pm I think this is the one you mean Ben? No idea on this one at all. It's about 22mm diameter and weight is 6.3 grams You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys..... Report this Post to the Staff

Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 2:12 pm Thats the one. The flan is cast - its the same curious shape as the ptolemaic bronze flans, but I have no idea what it is. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 2:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
MetDet71 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1563 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 2:43 pm If it has you two scratching your heads then I am guessing my chances of ever discovering it's id are pretty slim. You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys..... Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 2:54 pm Its in poor shape but reminds me a little of Demetrios II, not saying it is, just reminds me of him. http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/gree...os_II/i.html Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4964 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 5:24 pm hu...i didn't know demetrios had "pokey beard" coins...but he does. you may be on to somethig there BH....but I have to scratch my head also. Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 5:42 pm mmm - I think this could be a very difficult one chrsmat, sure someone will be able to nail it, shame the reverse is so bad. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/21/2013 5:43 pm You may also want to check Mithradates I of the Parthian Kingdom, it looks very similar to him and to SB#7340. Report this Post to the Staff
MetDet71 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1563 Posts	Posted 10/22/2013 04:37 am I think your bang on the money with that one echizento Mithradates I (171-138 B.C.) AE Tetrachalkous 6.5g (PDC 7029) Mint: Ecbatana Obv: bearded bust right, wearing diadem; irregular die axes; circular border of pellets Rev: horse head right; no border; three-line Greek inscription = Î'Î'Î£Î™Î›Î•Î©Î£ ÎœÎ•Î"Î'Î›ÎŸÎ¥ Î'Î¡Î£Î'ÎšÎŸÎ¥ Current collection: Fitzwilliam Museum, F.M.2007 You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys..... Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 10/22/2013 1:16 pm Looks like a pretty good match, its certainly Parthian. Report this Post to the Staff
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