Drachma of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II wearing a diadem facing left. Reverse: Arsakes seated on the throne facing right, bow in front of him. Iconography references Arsakes I (King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE). Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Coin; diameter 19.0–20.0 mm, weight 3.84 g.
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Drachma of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II wearing a diadem facing left. Reverse: Arsakes seated on the throne facing right, bow in front of him. Iconography references Arsakes I (King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE). Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Coin; diameter 19.0–20.0 mm, weight 3.84 g.

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Drachma Gotarzes II King Parthians 40–51 Obverse bust Gotarzes II wearing diadem facing left Reverse Arsakes seated throne right bow front Iconography references Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bce Parthian Kingdom Iran Coin diameter 19.0–20.0 mm weight 3.84 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile human head side view stylized beard layered hair banded headdress decorative looped element back beaded border near rim subtle surface scratches patina visible colors silver-gray light gray small areas darker gray.

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