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Kings of Persis
Darayan II
AR (Silver) | Hemidrachm | I Century BC
| | 7h
$59.00
Coin Overview:
Silver hemi-drachm of Darayan II from the Kings of Persis, struck during the 1st century BC. The obverse shows the bearded ruler wearing a Parthian-style tiara decorated with a crescent and diadem. The reverse depicts the king standing before a lighted altar holding a sceptre, surrounded by an Aramaic legend. The type corresponds to Van’t Haaff Type 565.2-1.
- Kingdom: Kings of Persis
- King / Ruler: Darayan II
- Year: 1st century BC
- Denomination: Hemi-drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 1.72 g
- Diameter: 13.3 mm
- Orientation: 7 h
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Mint: Uncertain
- Reference: Van’t Haaff Type 565.2-1
Obverse
- Bearded bust facing left.
- Wearing Parthian-style tiara.
- Tiara ornamented with crescent.
- Diadem present.
Reverse
- King standing facing right.
- Holding sceptre.
- Standing before lighted altar.
- Aramaic legend surrounding.
What’s in the Box
- Coin Identification Record featuring full specifications, authentication details, and a unique TerraNumis ID number that can be searched and verified online at the TerraNumis website.
- Display Frame: Transparent two-sided compression frame stand that securely holds and displays the coin.
- Packaging: Presented in a black premium TerraNumis box with authentication label and catalog reference.
Inventory# PERS–DAR2–AR–HEM–001
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