Caption

Drachma, bows (armed), diadems, busts, Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Obv.: diademed bust of Mithridates II facing right. Rev.: Arsakes seated on throne facing right, bow in right hand. 120/119–109 BC; 123–87 BC. Ecbatana, Parthia, Iran. Coin; weight 4.00 g; diameter 20.0 × 20.5 mm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_089

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Keywords

Drachma bows armed diadems busts Parthian Kingdom Iran Obv. diademed bust Mithridates II facing right Rev. Arsakes seated throne bow right hand 120 119–109 Bc 123–87 Bc Ecbatana Parthia Coin weight 4.00 g diameter round metallic coin aged uneven surface showing raised central design framed dotted border central design depict seated human- figure outstretched arm elongated object extending right edge smaller figure object near seated figure's feet coin's colors include various shades silver gray subtle darker tarnish areas hints bluish brownish patina recessed details edges.