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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2005,1111.131
Denomination
chalkous
Description
Bronze coin with part of the edge missing on the left side.
(whole)
Square-bearded Gotarzes II facing left, with earring visible, and wearing diadem and torque.
(obverse)
Enthroned king facing right, holding bow. Square border.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Gotarzes II
Cultures/periods
Parthian
Production date
40 -51
Production place
Minted in:
Ecbatana
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Die-axis:
01 o'clock
Diameter:
16 millimetres
Weight:
1.94 grammes
Bibliographic references
Sellwood 1980 / An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia
(65.47)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
archer
Associated names
Portrait of:
Gotarzes I
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Joan Towle
Donated by:
Donald Barbour
Donated by:
Fiona Barbour
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Robert E Speer
Acquisition date
2005
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2005,1111.131