Caption

drachma, Vologases I (51–79). Obv.: bust of Vologases I left, wearing a diadem, with a long beard in a decorative robe. Rev.: Arsakes sitting on a throne, turned right, holding a bow in his hands, monogram below the bow. Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BC) — iconography, busts, diadems, Parthian Kingdom, bows (armed), Iran, Ecbatana. Coin, Parthia, 51–79. Diameter 20.5 × 22.0 mm, weight 3.72 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_093

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Keywords

drachma Vologases I 51–79 Obv. bust Vologases I left wearing diadem long beard decorative robe Rev. Arsakes sitting throne turned right holding bow hands monogram Arsakes I King Parthians ca 247–217 Bc iconography busts diadems Parthian Kingdom bows armed Iran Ecbatana Coin Parthia Diameter weight 3.72 g round metallic coin worn textured surface shades silver light gray showing raised central scene stylized human figure seated chair facing long curved object held smaller figure animal relief includes several raised decorative motifs patterns central figures edges areas subtle darker gray patina tiny greenish spots irregular slightly scalloped rim.