Caption

Tetradrachm of Vardanes II (55–58). Obverse: bust of Vardanes II left wearing a diadem. Reverse: Vardanes seated left on a throne, Tyche (personification) standing in front of him and presenting a wreath. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Coin; diameter 27.0 × 29.0 mm; weight 11.50 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_268

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Tetradrachm Vardanes II 55–58 Obverse bust left wearing diadem Reverse Vardanes seated throne Tyche personification standing front presenting wreath Parthian Kingdom Iran Coin diameter weight 11.50 g worn metallic circular object irregular edges showing raised side-profile bearded human head facing left featuring textured hair wavy ridged patterns short beard surface areas roughness small pits visible layered lines suggesting clothing collar neck colors visible silver gray small hints darker gray brownish discoloration.