Caption

Drachma, Vardanes I (41–45). Obverse: bust of Vardanes I facing left, wearing a diadem. Reverse: Arsakes seated on a throne facing right, bow in hand. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Coin (drachma), ca. 41–45. Diameter 20.0 × 21.5 mm; weight 3.47 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_250

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Keywords

Drachma Vardanes I 41–45 Obverse bust facing left wearing diadem Reverse Arsakes seated throne right bow hand Parthian Kingdom Iran Coin drachma ca Diameter weight 3.47 g round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface shown white background object irregular edges uneven slightly pitted texture raised recessed areas forming patterned shapes markings linear curved incised forms repeated small oval rectangular impressions across surface tones visible include silver-gray dark gray subtle darker shadowing depressions lighter highlights raised areas.