Caption

drachma, Artabanos IV (king of Parthia; 213–224 AD); Obv.: bust of Artabanos IV wearing a tiara, king facing left. Rev.: Arsakes seated on the throne, holding a bow, facing right; below the arch – monogram. Iconography: helmets, Arsakes I (king of Parthia; ca. 247–217 BC) — Arsakes on the throne, heads, bows (armed), tiaras. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Date: 213–227. Coin: dia. 18.0–20.0 mm; weight 3.65 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_020

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Rights managed

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74.3Mb (4.9Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5095 x 5095 (300dpi)

Keywords

drachma Artabanos IV king Parthia 213–224 Ad Obv. bust Artabanos IV wearing tiara facing left Rev. Arsakes seated throne holding bow facing right arch – monogram Iconography helmets Arsakes I ca 247–217 Bc Arsakes heads bows armed tiaras Parthian Kingdom Iran Date 213–227 Coin dia 18.0–20.0 mm weight 3.65 g silver-colored circular object irregular edges showing raised profile stylized human head wearing helmet headdress decorative elements tied strap back prominent nose beard depicted vertical lines dotted border surrounding central design colors visible include silver gray small areas darker gray.