Drachma of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; 40–51 CE). 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 pierced with an eyelet. Parthian Kingdom, Ecbatana (Iran). Bronze coin; diameter 20.0 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.80 g. Styles/subjects: bows (arms), diadems, busts, armor; iconography.
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Drachma of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; 40–51 CE). 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 pierced with an eyelet. Parthian Kingdom, Ecbatana (Iran). Bronze coin; diameter 20.0 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.80 g. Styles/subjects: bows (arms), diadems, busts, armor; iconography.

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Drachma Gotarzes II king Parthians 40–51 Ce Obverse bust facing left wearing diadem Reverse Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bce seated throne right holding bow monogram Coin pierced eyelet Parthian Kingdom Ecbatana Iran Bronze coin diameter weight 3.80 g Styles subjects bows arms diadems busts armor iconography circular metallic pendant small loop top showing raised central rectangular motif flanked dense grid small raised markings textured silver-gray surface darker gray recesses lighter highlights edges slightly irregular worn appearance aged metallic.

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