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. Coin; diameter 19.0 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. Coin; diameter 19.0 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 Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 3.75 g circular metallic object uneven edge showing worn surface shades gray silver darker gray areas raised carved shapes form stylized human- figure geometric motifs side surrounded ring raised decorative marks small irregular symbols metal patches lighter silver worn darker gray recesses aged slightly tarnished appearance.

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