Drachma of Vardanes II (55–58), Parthian Kingdom, Iran. 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. Iconography includes bows, tiaras, stars. Attributed to Parthia, Ecbatana. Coin; diameter 18.0 × 20.0 mm, weight 3.70 g.
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Drachma of Vardanes II (55–58), Parthian Kingdom, Iran. 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. Iconography includes bows, tiaras, stars. Attributed to Parthia, Ecbatana. Coin; diameter 18.0 × 20.0 mm, weight 3.70 g.

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Drachma Vardanes II 55–58 Parthian Kingdom Iran Obverse frontal head two stars ruler's sides Reverse Arsakes seated throne facing right holding bow monogram Iconography includes bows tiaras stars Attributed Parthia Ecbatana Coin diameter weight 3.70 g circular metallic object irregular edge shown white background displaying raised central emblem dense border raised characters perimeter surface worn textured appearance variations sheen small indentations visible colors silver gray off-white.

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