Drachma of Vologases II (77–80). Obverse: head of Vologases II turned left, wearing a tiara decorated with seven bosses. Reverse: Arsakes seated on a throne turned right, holding a bow; monogram below the bow. Iconography: bows, diadems, tiaras, heads. Parthian Kingdom (Parthia), Iran. Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BC) — iconographic reference. Coin; diameter 20.5–21.0 mm, weight 3.90 g.
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Drachma of Vologases II (77–80). Obverse: head of Vologases II turned left, wearing a tiara decorated with seven bosses. Reverse: Arsakes seated on a throne turned right, holding a bow; monogram below the bow. Iconography: bows, diadems, tiaras, heads. Parthian Kingdom (Parthia), Iran. Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BC) — iconographic reference. Coin; diameter 20.5–21.0 mm, weight 3.90 g.

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Drachma Vologases II 77–80 Obverse head turned left wearing tiara decorated seven bosses Reverse Arsakes seated throne right holding bow monogram Iconography bows diadems tiaras heads Parthian Kingdom Parthia Iran Arsakes I King Parthians ca 247–217 Bc iconographic reference Coin diameter 20.5–21.0 mm weight 3.90 g round metallic coin shades gray silver raised profile bearded person facing tall tiered headdress decorative band knot looped element back rim coin beaded border surface worn textured areas fine scratches.

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