Caption

Drachma of Vardanes I (41–45 CE). Obverse: bust of Vardanes I left, wearing a diadem. Reverse: Arsakes seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow in front of him. Parthian Kingdom (Iran). Coin; diameter 19.0 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.65 g. Icons and inscriptions relate to Arsakes I (Parthian king; ca. 247–217 BCE) — iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_242

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Keywords

Drachma Vardanes I 41–45 Ce Obverse bust Vardanes I left wearing diadem Reverse Arsakes seated throne facing right holding bow front Parthian Kingdom Iran Coin diameter weight 3.65 g Icons inscriptions relate Arsakes I Parthian king ca 247–217 Bce iconography round slightly irregular metallic object worn textured surface raised decorative elements across face showing stylized bird- figure abstract linear geometric impressions object primarily silver-gray darker gray toning recesses subtle lighter highlights raised areas set plain white background.