Drachma of Gotarzes II (King of the Parthians; 40–51 CE). Obverse: bust of Gotarzes II facing left, wearing a diadem. Reverse: Arsakes I (King of the Parthians; ca. 247–217 BCE) seated on a throne facing right, holding a bow; monogram below the bow. Coin has an eyelet. Parthian Kingdom, Iran. Diameter: 20.0 × 21.0 mm; weight: 3.80 g., A roughly circular metallic pendant with an irregular edge, showing a raised central design and shallow incised patterns; the surface is a worn silver-gray with darker gray recesses and lighter highlights on raised areas; a small loop projects from the top for

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