Gotarzes II 40 – 51 CE; AR (Silver) Tetradrachm – Parthian Empire
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| Empire: | Parthian |
| King: | Gotarzes II |
| Reign: | 40-51 CE |
| Circa Date: | 50 CE |
| Mint: | Seleucia |
| Denomination: | AR Tetradrachm |
| Weight: | 14.9g |
| Size: | 26.61 mm |
| Die Axis: | 0° |
| Obverse: | Bare-headed bust left with long, somewhat pointed beard; diadem with loop at the top and two pendants. Lock of hair representing royal wart on forehead, Γ behind; border of dots |
| Reverse: | Greek inscription [ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ] / [Α]ΡΣΑΚΟ[Υ] [ΕΥΕΡ] ΓΕΤΟ [Υ] / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / [Ε] ΠΙΦΑΝΟ [ΥΣ] [ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ]. King enthroned facing right, receiving a diadem from Tyche, who also holds a cornucopia. |
| References: | Shore 361; Sellwood 65.20; Sunrise 416 |
| Provenance: | Available on Request |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
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