Tetradrachm of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; 40–51). 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 in front of him, giving him a diadem in her right hand and holding a cornucopia in her left. Parthian Kingdom, Iran, 38–51. Coin; diameter 25.0 × 26.0 mm, weight 12.85 g.
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Tetradrachm of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; 40–51). 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 in front of him, giving him a diadem in her right hand and holding a cornucopia in her left. Parthian Kingdom, Iran, 38–51. Coin; diameter 25.0 × 26.0 mm, weight 12.85 g.

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Tetradrachm Gotarzes II king Parthians 40–51 Obverse bust facing left long beard curled hair wearing diadem necklace cuirass Reverse right seated throne Tyche personification standing front giving right hand holding cornucopia Parthian Kingdom Iran 38–51 Coin diameter weight 12.85 g worn round coin medallion irregular edge showing raised profile person headdress crown surface textured cracks pits areas wear relief includes curved lines suggesting drapery clothing across shoulder chest rounded decorative elements near top edge color pale silver patches darker gray brownish tones recessed areas small dark spots smudges surface.

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