Caption

Bronze coin of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; reign 40–51 CE). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II facing left. Reverse: Gotarzes II facing right, seated on a throne; Tyche (personification) standing before him, presenting a diadem in her right hand and holding a cornucopia in her left. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Weight: 12.45 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_261

License type

Rights managed

Available size

64.6Mb (10.9Mb) / 15.8in x 15.8in / 4752 x 4752 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bronze coin Gotarzes II king Parthians reign 40–51 CE Obverse bust facing left Reverse right seated throne Tyche personification standing presenting diadem right hand holding cornucopia Parthian Kingdom Iran Weight 12.45 g round weathered coin textured uneven surface shades brown dark brown hints greenish patina raised relief scene seated figure visible limbs headdress facing standing figure elongated torso raised arms decorative raised markings shapes surround figures rim fill background coin edge slightly irregular worn.