Caption

Bronze coin of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: head of Gotarzes II in a diadem facing left. Reverse: seated Arsakes with a bow facing right (Arsakes I, ca. 247–217 BCE — iconography). Date: 38–51. Place: Parthia, Ecbatana (Iran). Coin diameter 11.5 × 12.0 mm; weight 1.05 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_325

License type

Rights managed

Available size

62.0Mb (3.0Mb) / 15.5in x 15.5in / 4656 x 4656 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bronze coin Gotarzes II King Parthians 40–51 Obverse head diadem facing left Reverse seated Arsakes bow right Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bce iconography Date 38–51 Place Parthia Ecbatana Iran Coin diameter weight 1.05 g single irregularly shaped coin- object sits centered white background displaying rough textured surface worn raised areas uneven edge colors include dark brown greenish patina hints black shallow depressions subtle ridges visible across face.