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A work made of silver.

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes II

40-51

Persian; Parthia

Khorasan

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of King Gotarzes II, wearing a diadem. The back (reverse) depicts the legendary founder of the Parthian empire King Arsaces to the right.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium