Caption

Drachma of Vologases III (105–147). Obverse: Bust of Vologases III wearing a tiara and diadem, facing left. Reverse: Arsakes seated on the throne, holding a bow in his hand, facing right, below the arch; monogram. Iconography: bows (armed), helmets, heads, Arsakes I (King of Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE) — diadems, busts; Arsakes on the throne. Parthian Kingdom, Ecbatana (Iran). Coin: diameter 18.0 × 20.0 mm, weight 2.90 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_008

License type

Rights managed

Available size

74.3Mb (6.3Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5095 x 5095 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Vologases III 105–147 Obverse Bust Vologases III wearing tiara diadem facing left Reverse Arsakes seated throne holding bow hand facing right arch monogram Iconography bows armed helmets heads Arsakes I King Parthians ca 247–217 Bce diadems busts Arsakes Parthian Kingdom Ecbatana Iran Coin diameter weight 2.90 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile human- head relief stylized textured hair headdress tied ribbon loop back linear incised marks suggesting facial features beard metal primarily gray silver darker gray areas small patches darker discoloration tarnish.