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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bing, post: 4267158, member: 44132&quot;]I don&#039;t collect Parthian coins, there are too many Greek and Roman coins of which I have interest.&nbsp; However, in my recent readings, the author explained that the dynasty of Arsaces made a point of emphasizing their facial abnormalities by showing a large wart-like growth on the head.&nbsp; Your coin seems to show just that.</p><p><br /></p><p>Artaxerxes I was known as &quot;longhand&quot; since his right hand was a good deal longer than the left.&nbsp; Modern scientists call the condition neurofibromatosis - a genetic problem which renders the victim prone to limb gigantism and wart-like tumors.</p><p><br /></p><p>It seems that the Parthian monarchs would seek to emphasize the disfigurement in order to strengthen the claim to kinship with an ancient line of kings[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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