Caption

Drachma of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II facing left, wearing a diadem. Reverse: Arsakes I (king of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE) seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow, monogram below the bow. Coin has an eyelet. Parthian Kingdom, Ecbatana, Iran. Coin: diameter 20.0 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.80 g. Subjects/icons: bows (arms), diadems, busts, armor; iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_271

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Keywords

Drachma Gotarzes II king Parthians 40–51 Obverse bust facing left wearing diadem Reverse Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bce seated throne right holding bow monogram Coin eyelet Parthian Kingdom Ecbatana Iran diameter weight 3.80 g Subjects icons bows arms diadems busts armor iconography round metallic pendant raised profile bearded human- figure wearing ribbed headdress tied band back carved lines indicating hair beard layered clothing surrounded scalloped inner border pendant silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight surface scratches small loop top hanging.