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 decorative 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 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.00 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 decorative 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 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.00 g.

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Drachma Gotarzes II King Parthians 40–51 Obverse bust Gotarzes II left wearing diadem long beard decorative robe Reverse Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bc seated throne facing right holding bow monogram Parthian Kingdom Iran Coin diameter weight 3.00 g circular metallic object weathered uneven surface showing raised profile human- head bas-relief left stylized hair headdress vertical ridges prominent ear looped oval shape angular nose chin long carved beard parallel grooves edge object beaded scalloped raised border color palette various shades gray subtle darker lighter gray highlights.

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