Subaeratus drachma, 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 BCE) seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow, monogram below the bow. Parthian Kingdom, Iran; dated 38–51. Coin, diameter 20.0 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.80 g.
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Subaeratus drachma, 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 BCE) seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow, monogram below the bow. Parthian Kingdom, Iran; dated 38–51. Coin, diameter 20.0 × 21.0 mm, weight 3.80 g.

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Subaeratus drachma Gotarzes II King Parthians 40–51 Obverse bust Gotarzes II left wearing diadem long beard decorated robe Reverse Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bce seated throne facing right holding bow monogram Parthian Kingdom Iran dated 38–51 Coin diameter weight 3.80 g round worn metallic object rough textured surface showing shallow grooves depressions metal primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts small patch darker almost black rough material near lower edge prominent horizontal raised line crosses middle vertical line intersects center surrounding surface edges irregular slightly indented places appearance weathered aged.

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