Tetradrachm of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; reign ca. 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 before him, offering a diadem in her right hand and holding a cornucopia in her left. Parthian Kingdom, Iran; dated ca. 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; reign ca. 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 before him, offering a diadem in her right hand and holding a cornucopia in her left. Parthian Kingdom, Iran; dated ca. 38–51. Coin; diameter 25.0–26.0 mm, weight 12.85 g.

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Tetradrachm Gotarzes II king Parthians reign ca 40–51 Obverse bust facing left long beard curled hair wearing diadem necklace cuirass Reverse right seated throne Tyche personification standing offering right hand holding cornucopia Parthian Kingdom Iran dated ca 38–51 Coin diameter 25.0–26.0 mm weight 12.85 g round worn metal coin textured uneven surface showing raised recessed areas shades silver gray brown worn relief human profile indistinct headdress helmet rounded cheek chin partial shape head elongated form coin edge irregular darker gray scattered patches brownish patina across surface.

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