Caption

Tetradrachm of Phraates V (2 BC–4 AD), Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Obverse: bust of Phraates V facing left, wearing a diadem and decorative armor. Reverse: Arsakes seated on throne facing right, holding a bow in front of him; under the arch the letters AIT. Iconography notes: diadems, bows (armed). Attribution: Arsakes I (Parthian king; ca. 247–217 BC) — iconographic reference. Coin: diameter 25.0 mm, weight 11.64 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_249

License type

Rights managed

Available size

64.6Mb (11.3Mb) / 15.8in x 15.8in / 4752 x 4752 (300dpi)

Keywords

Tetradrachm Phraates V 2 Bc–4 Ad Parthian Kingdom Iran Obverse bust facing left wearing diadem decorative armor Reverse Arsakes seated throne right holding bow front under arch letters AIT Iconography notes diadems bows armed Attribution Arsakes I Parthian king ca 247–217 Bc iconographic reference Coin diameter 25.0 mm weight 11.64 g round worn metallic object relief profile human face left profile showing facial features layered hair head covering surface textured scratches pits areas darker discoloration Visible colors include silver-gray dominant color patches brownish-red darker gray tones across surface.