Caption

Drachma of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II wearing a diadem, facing left. Reverse: Arsakes I (King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BC) seated on a throne facing right, bow in front of him. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Coin, diameter 18.0 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.32 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_303

License type

Rights managed

Available size

28.2Mb (1.6Mb) / 10.5in x 10.5in / 3140 x 3140 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Gotarzes II King Parthians 40–51 Obverse bust Gotarzes II wearing diadem facing left Reverse Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bc seated throne facing right bow front Parthian Kingdom Iran Coin diameter weight 3.32 g round worn metallic object dark gray black surface areas lighter gray highlights showing raised design surrounding ring irregular raised shapes metal slightly uneven textured pitted finish subtle brownish tones places set plain white background.