Caption

Drachma of Artabanos IV (king of Parthia; 213–224 AD). Obverse: bust of Artabanos IV wearing a tiara, king turned left. Reverse: Arsakes seated on the throne, holding a bow, turned right; below the arch a monogram. Iconography: helmets, bows (armed), Arsakes on the throne, heads, tiaras. Parthian Kingdom, Ecbatana, Parthia (Iran). Date: 213–227. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.55 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_031

License type

Rights managed

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75.2Mb (5.6Mb) / 17.1in x 17.1in / 5128 x 5128 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Artabanos IV king Parthia 213–224 Ad Obverse bust Artabanos IV wearing tiara turned left Reverse Arsakes seated throne holding bow turned right arch monogram Iconography helmets bows armed Arsakes heads tiaras Parthian Kingdom Ecbatana Iran Date 213–227 Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.55 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised incised designs markings object primarily silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight brownish tones near edges surface irregular edges shallow indentations several linear geometric shapes arranged across face group vertical horizontal strokes curved lines well scattering small dots short marks perimeter appearance single circular metal piece detailed embossed patterns varied gray muted metallic colors.