Tetradrachm of Gotarzes II (Parthian king, reign c. 40–51 CE). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II facing left, with long beard, curled hair, wearing a diadem, necklace, and cuirass. Reverse: Gotarzes II facing right, seated on a throne; Tyche (personification) standing before him, offering a diadem in her right hand and holding a cornucopia in her left. Parthia (Iran), dated 38–51 CE. Coin; diameter 26.0–27.0 mm; weight 13.50 g.
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Tetradrachm of Gotarzes II (Parthian king, reign c. 40–51 CE). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II facing left, with long beard, curled hair, wearing a diadem, necklace, and cuirass. Reverse: Gotarzes II facing right, seated on a throne; Tyche (personification) standing before him, offering a diadem in her right hand and holding a cornucopia in her left. Parthia (Iran), dated 38–51 CE. Coin; diameter 26.0–27.0 mm; weight 13.50 g.

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Tetradrachm Gotarzes II Parthian king reign c 40–51 Ce Obverse bust facing left long beard curled hair wearing diadem necklace cuirass Reverse right seated throne Tyche personification standing offering right hand holding cornucopia Parthia Iran dated 38–51 CE Coin diameter 26.0–27.0 mm weight 13.50 g round worn coin raised profile bearded figure showing pronounced nose eye stylized hair formed horizontal layered rolls coin surface textured scratches small cracks beaded border runs part rim visible colors include silver gray subtle darker gray tones recessed areas.

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