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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Parthicus, post: 4099137, member: 81887&quot;]Thank you [USER=108806]@Alwin[/USER] for you comments.</p><p><br /></p><p>1.&nbsp; I admit that the case is uncertain, and while I see similarity between the S.61 and 63 portraits I do recognize that there are differences, so it is at least possible they were issued by two different kings.&nbsp; Actually, it would be better for me if Assar is correct in assigning S. 61 to Orodes III, since it would mean that I get to include Orodes III in my collection (I am not fortunate enough to own one of the rare S.59 tetradrachms).&nbsp; However, I try not to let my wishes interfere with my judgment, and I remain personally unconvinced of the attribution of S.61 to Orodes III.&nbsp; But I freely concede that an intelligent and informed person, looking at the available evidence, could come to the opposite conclusion.</p><p><br /></p><p>2.&nbsp; I think you are right about this, the coin does look to be S.65 with the key published identifier (forehead wart) worn off.&nbsp; The difference in inscription style between S.63 and S.65 is fairly subtle and easy (for me) to miss- not nearly as obvious as the difference of both with S.74.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, your English is excellent, there is no need to apologize.&nbsp; It is certainly better than my attempts at any language other than English![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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