drachma, Vardanes II (55–58), bows (armed), stars, Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Obv.: head of Vardanes II in tiara frontally, flanked by stars. Rev.: Arsakes seated on a throne, facing right, holding a bow in his right hand; below the bow a monogram. Date: 55–58. Place: Ecbatana, Parthia (Iran). Coin: diameter 19.0–20.0 mm, weight 3.60 g.
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drachma, Vardanes II (55–58), bows (armed), stars, Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Obv.: head of Vardanes II in tiara frontally, flanked by stars. Rev.: Arsakes seated on a throne, facing right, holding a bow in his right hand; below the bow a monogram. Date: 55–58. Place: Ecbatana, Parthia (Iran). Coin: diameter 19.0–20.0 mm, weight 3.60 g.

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drachma Vardanes II 55–58 bows armed stars Parthian Kingdom Iran Obv. head tiara frontally flanked Rev. Arsakes seated throne facing right holding bow right hand monogram Date Place Ecbatana Parthia Coin diameter 19.0–20.0 mm weight 3.60 g round worn metallic object uneven edge showing textured surface shades silver grey featuring raised central design animal- figure surrounding raised markings patterns areas darker patina lighter highlights across surface.

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