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 giving him a wreath. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Coin; diameter 27.0 x 29.0 mm, weight 11.50 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_269

License type

Rights managed

Available size

64.6Mb (10.4Mb) / 15.8in x 15.8in / 4752 x 4752 (300dpi)

Keywords

Tetradrachm Vardanes II 55–58 Obverse bust left wearing diadem Reverse Vardanes seated throne Tyche personification standing front giving wreath Parthian Kingdom Iran Coin diameter weight 11.50 g roughly circular irregularly shaped metallic object textured worn surface showing raised indented areas object displays primary silver-gray color patches reddish-brown small hints dark gray surface features group sculpted relief patterns curved linear forms several rounded protuberances creating embossed appearance edges uneven slightly chipped object sits plain white background.