Caption

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 BCE) 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.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_288

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.7Mb (5.1Mb) / 15.1in x 15.1in / 4528 x 4528 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Gotarzes II King Parthians 40–51 Obverse bust Gotarzes II left wearing diadem long beard decorative robe Reverse Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bce seated throne facing right holding bow monogram Parthian Kingdom Iran Coin diameter weight 3.00 g round metallic object aged worn surface showing raised shapes markings across face predominantly silver-gray color small areas darker gray faint greenish spots object irregular edge slightly uneven texture shallow depressions scratches raised shapes form central motif surrounded band repeating raised forms.