Bronze coin of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: head of Gotarzes II wearing a diadem, facing left. Reverse: seated Arsakes I (King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE) holding a bow, facing right. Parthian Kingdom, Ecbatana (Iran). Iconography: diadems, bows, busts. Coin diameter 11.5 × 12.0 mm; weight 1.05 g. Date: 38–51.
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Bronze coin of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51). Obverse: head of Gotarzes II wearing a diadem, facing left. Reverse: seated Arsakes I (King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE) holding a bow, facing right. Parthian Kingdom, Ecbatana (Iran). Iconography: diadems, bows, busts. Coin diameter 11.5 × 12.0 mm; weight 1.05 g. Date: 38–51.

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Bronze coin Gotarzes II King Parthians 40–51 Obverse head Gotarzes II wearing diadem facing left Reverse seated Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bce holding bow facing right Parthian Kingdom Ecbatana Iran Iconography diadems bows busts Coin diameter weight 1.05 g Date 38–51 round worn object irregular edge showing rough pitted surface dark brown greenish tones areas lighter brown texture smoother.

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