Caption

Drachma of Vardanes I (41–45 CE). Obverse: bust of Vardanes I left, wearing a diadem. Reverse: Arsakes seated right on a throne, holding a bow in front of him. Parthian Kingdom (Arsakes I iconography), Iran. Coin; diameter 19.0 mm, weight 3.67 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_240

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Rights managed

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72.0Mb (5.6Mb) / 16.7in x 16.7in / 5018 x 5018 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Vardanes I 41–45 Ce Obverse bust Vardanes I left wearing diadem Reverse Arsakes seated right throne holding bow front Parthian Kingdom Arsakes I iconography Iran Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 3.67 g circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised carved shapes patterns across surface object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows recesses slight hints pale brownish tarnish near rim central area features group raised linear geometric reliefs small rounded protrusions outer band contains ring repeated carved marks texture looks worn slightly pitted subtle highlights highest points softer shadows grooves.