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Tetradrachm of Parthia under Gotarzes

Tetradrachm of Parthia under Gotarzes

r. 38-51 CE

Gotarzes II

Parthian

Obv.: Bust of king l., with long pointed beard and hair in formal rows; lock of hair on forehead; wears diadem, spiral necklace, and cuirass. Rev.: King, wearing loose trousers and a tunic, seated r. on throne, receiving crown held by r. hand ofTyche, who stands before him, l, wearing chiton and peplos; l. hand holds cornucopiae.

Silver

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins