Bronze coin, Vardanes II (55–58). Obverse: head of Vardanes II wearing tiara and diadem, frontal view. Reverse: nude male figure (Zeus?) holding an eagle, standing between two columns (of a temple?). Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Date: 55–58. Coin diameter 11.5 × 14.0 mm; weight 1.08 g.
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Bronze coin, Vardanes II (55–58). Obverse: head of Vardanes II wearing tiara and diadem, frontal view. Reverse: nude male figure (Zeus?) holding an eagle, standing between two columns (of a temple?). Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Date: 55–58. Coin diameter 11.5 × 14.0 mm; weight 1.08 g.

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LZT26A71_469

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Bronze coin Vardanes II 55–58 Obverse head wearing tiara diadem frontal view Reverse nude male figure Zeus holding eagle standing two columns temple Parthian Kingdom Iran Date Coin diameter weight 1.08 g worn irregular round object rough pitted surface showing mix dark brown greenish gray tones edges uneven chipped places surface areas lighter darker discoloration weathering giving mottled appearance.

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