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 I seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow; under the arch the letters 'AIT'. Material: coin; diameter 25.0 mm; weight 11.64 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_250

License type

Rights managed

Available size

64.6Mb (9.5Mb) / 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 I seated throne right holding bow under arch letters Ait Material coin diameter 25.0 mm weight 11.64 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised relief seated figure draped clothing outstretched arm holding slender object surrounding figure raised markings decorative elements edge object primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recesses slight brownish discoloration rim.