Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes II
Iranian
40–51
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
parthiansilverportraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalkingmetal
About
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.
