Drachma of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II left, wearing a diadem, with a long beard in a decorated robe. Reverse: Arsakes I (King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BC) seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow, monogram below the bow. Parthian Kingdom, Iran, dated 38–51. Coin; diameter 18.0 × 21.0 mm; weight 3.75 g.
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Drachma of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II left, wearing a diadem, with a long beard in a decorated robe. Reverse: Arsakes I (King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BC) seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow, monogram below the bow. Parthian Kingdom, Iran, dated 38–51. Coin; diameter 18.0 × 21.0 mm; weight 3.75 g.

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Drachma Gotarzes II King Parthians 40–51 Obverse bust Gotarzes II left wearing diadem long beard decorated robe Reverse Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bc seated throne facing right holding bow monogram Parthian Kingdom Iran dated 38–51 Coin diameter weight 3.75 g worn round metallic object irregular edge primarily silver-gray darker gray areas showing central raised design stylized figure shape surrounding rows raised characters orientations areas light brownish discoloration subtle shadowing emphasize relief.

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