| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 45 Price realized: 420 EUR (Approx. 462 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Kings of Parthia. Seleukia. Gotarzes II AD 48-49. SE 360 = 48/9 Tetradrachm AR 27 mm, 14,23 g Diademed and draped bust of Gotarzes II to left / ΒΑΣΙΛΕⲰΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕⲰΝ - ΑΡΣΑΚΟY / ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY - ΔΙΚΑΙΟY - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Gotarzes seated right on throne, receiving wreath from Tyche standing left, holding cornucopiae; above, ΞT; in exergue. . Sellwood 65.20-24; Shore 361. NGC graded Strike 4/5 Surface 2/5 Gotarzes II, reigning over the Parthian Empire from AD 40 to 51, emerged as a pivotal figure in Persian history. Adopted by Artabanus II, he ascended to the throne in AD 40, sidelining his brother Vardanes I. Gotarzes II's reign was marked by internal strife, with accusations of fratricide, and external pressures from Rome and Armenia. His origin story reveals adoption by Artabanus II during his father Gev's exile, adding complexity to his identity. The coinage of his era emphasized his lineage, presenting him as the son of Artabanos. Conflict with Vardanes I led to Gotarzes II's retreat to Hyrcania, while political turbulence in Armenia and Roman threats influenced the Parthian power dynamics. An accord between Gotarzes II and Vardanes I was short-lived, leading to renewed conflict. Vardanes I's assassination in AD 46 shifted the course of Parthian politics. Gotarzes II's rule continued until his death in AD 51, succeeded briefly by Vonones II and then Vologases I. The circumstances of Gotarzes II's demise remain uncertain, echoing the complexity and intrigue that characterized the Parthian Empire during this period. From the Matteo Savoca collection Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
