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 has an eyelet. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Diameter: 20.0 × 21.0 mm; weight: 3.80 g.
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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 has an eyelet. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Diameter: 20.0 × 21.0 mm; weight: 3.80 g.

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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 eyelet Parthian Kingdom Iran Diameter weight 3.80 g roughly circular metallic pendant irregular edge showing raised central design shallow incised patterns surface worn silver-gray darker gray recesses lighter highlights raised areas small loop projects top hanging front displays mix stamped marks short linear motifs arranged central abstract emblem vertical tassel- element near center object textured aged wear subtle scratches.

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