drachma, Vologases II (77–80), diadems, bows (armed), heads, busts, Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE) - iconography, Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Obv.: bust of Vologases II wearing a diadem and a tiara topped with seven protrusions, the king turned to the left. Rev.: Arsakes seated on a throne, turned to the right, holding a bow in his hands, a monogram below the bow. 77–80, Parthia, mint. Coin: dia. 19.0 × 20.0 mm, weight 3.65 g.
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drachma, Vologases II (77–80), diadems, bows (armed), heads, busts, Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE) - iconography, Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Obv.: bust of Vologases II wearing a diadem and a tiara topped with seven protrusions, the king turned to the left. Rev.: Arsakes seated on a throne, turned to the right, holding a bow in his hands, a monogram below the bow. 77–80, Parthia, mint. Coin: dia. 19.0 × 20.0 mm, weight 3.65 g.

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drachma Vologases II 77–80 diadems bows armed heads busts Arsakes I King Parthians ca 247–217 Bce - iconography Parthian Kingdom Iran Obv. bust Vologases II wearing diadem tiara topped seven protrusions king turned left Rev. Arsakes seated throne turned right holding bow hands monogram Parthia mint Coin dia weight 3.65 g circular metallic object raised profile human head facing left showing stylized eye nose beard vertical lines ear tied cloth ribbon back head headwear horizontal bands decorative curved elements beaded semicircular border runs near top edge surface textured worn areas subtle shadows highlights visible colors include silver gray dark gray off-white.

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