Drachma of Vardanes II (55–58 CE). Obverse: frontal head of Vardanes II with two stars at the ruler's sides. Reverse: Arsakes seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow; monogram below the bow. Parthian Kingdom (Parthia), Ecbatana (Iran). Materials/function: coin. Diameter 18.0 × 20.0 mm; weight 3.70 g. Subjects/icons: bows (arms), tiaras, stars; iconography references Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE).
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Drachma of Vardanes II (55–58 CE). Obverse: frontal head of Vardanes II with two stars at the ruler's sides. Reverse: Arsakes seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow; monogram below the bow. Parthian Kingdom (Parthia), Ecbatana (Iran). Materials/function: coin. Diameter 18.0 × 20.0 mm; weight 3.70 g. Subjects/icons: bows (arms), tiaras, stars; iconography references Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE).

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Drachma Vardanes II 55–58 Ce Obverse frontal head two stars ruler's sides Reverse Arsakes seated throne facing right holding bow monogram Parthian Kingdom Parthia Ecbatana Iran Materials function coin Diameter weight 3.70 g Subjects icons bows arms tiaras stars iconography references I King Parthians ca 247–217 Bce round metallic object raised relief stylized human face wearing helmet- headpiece short mustache surrounded decorative elements beaded arch flower- motifs surface varying tones silver gray subtle darker shading recessed areas lighter highlights raised details.

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