Bronze coin of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: head of Gotarzes II in a diadem turned to the left (poorly legible). Reverse: standing Athena in three-quarters, turned to the left, wearing a helmet, holding a shield in her left hand and a spear in her right (fragment poorly preserved); pearl rim. Date: 38–51. Place: Parthia, Ecbatana (Iran). Dimensions: 10.5 × 11.5 mm. Weight: 1.05 g.
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Bronze coin of Gotarzes II (king of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: head of Gotarzes II in a diadem turned to the left (poorly legible). Reverse: standing Athena in three-quarters, turned to the left, wearing a helmet, holding a shield in her left hand and a spear in her right (fragment poorly preserved); pearl rim. Date: 38–51. Place: Parthia, Ecbatana (Iran). Dimensions: 10.5 × 11.5 mm. Weight: 1.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_312

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Keywords

Bronze coin Gotarzes II king Parthians 40–51 Obverse head diadem turned left poorly legible Reverse standing Athena three-quarters turned wearing helmet holding shield left hand spear right fragment poorly preserved pearl rim Date 38–51 Place Parthia Ecbatana Iran Dimensions Weight 1.05 g small irregularly shaped object rough textured surface showing mix dark gray brown hints greenish tones rounded raised areas forming subtle circular pattern uneven edges smoother worn spots slightly metallic weathered appearance.

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