Caption

Drachma, Vologases III (105–147). Obverse: bust of Vologases III in tiara and diadem, facing left. Reverse: Arsakes I (Arsakes I, King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BC) seated on a throne, bow in hand, facing right, below an arch — monogram. Iconography: bows (armed), helmets, heads. Date: 105–147. Mint: Ecbatana, Parthia (Iran). Coin; weight 3.50 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_003

License type

Rights managed

Available size

74.3Mb (5.8Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5095 x 5095 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Vologases III 105–147 Obverse bust tiara diadem facing left Reverse Arsakes I Arsakes I King Parthians ca 247–217 Bc seated throne bow hand facing right arch monogram Iconography bows armed helmets heads Date Mint Ecbatana Parthia Iran Coin weight 3.50 g image worn round coin irregular edges predominantly silver-gray color darker gray shadows recessed areas surface raised patterns indentations forming textured design linear curved raised elements clusters small dots subtle patina brownish-gray spots lighter silvery highlights metal catches light background plain white.