Caption

drachma, Vologases II (77–80) — Obv.: bust of Vologases II wearing a diadem and a tiara decorated with insets, the king turned to the left. Rev.: Arsakes seated on a throne, turned to the right, holding a bow in his hands, monogram below the bow. Subjects: bows (arms), heads, busts, diadems, Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE) — iconography. Parthian Kingdom, Parthia (Iran). Date: 77–80. Coin; diameter 20.0 mm; weight 3.52 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_481

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Keywords

drachma Vologases II 77–80 Obv. bust Vologases II wearing diadem tiara decorated insets king turned left Rev. Arsakes seated throne turned right holding bow hands monogram Subjects bows arms heads busts diadems Arsakes I King Parthians ca 247–217 Bce iconography Parthian Kingdom Parthia Iran Date Coin diameter 20.0 mm weight 3.52 g worn round metallic object uneven edge shown white background object silver-gray color darker gray shadowing patina recessed areas raised designs include stylized figure abstract shapes several lines raised rectangular angular impressions arranged central motif surface textured wear small dents slightly irregular outline varied tones silver gray.