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Coin Overview:
Kings of Persis
Pakor II (Pacoros; Pirous)
AR (Silver) | Obol | 1st century AD
| | 10 h
$99.00
Coin Overview:
Silver obol of Pakor II from Persis, struck on a wide, thin flan typical of the larger die issues. Both obverse and reverse display the characteristic left-facing bust of the ruler with distinctive hair tuft and segmented torque. The type corresponds to Van’t Haaff Type 590.
- Kingdom: Kings of Persis
- King / Ruler: Pakor II (Pacoros; Pirous)
- Year: 1st century AD
- Denomination: Obol
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 0.67 g
- Diameter: 12.41 mm
- Orientation: 10 h
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Mint: Uncertain
- Reference: Van’t Haaff Type 590
Obverse
- Diademed bust facing left.
- Bearded male portrait.
- Large wig-like hair tuft covering the ear.
- Hair arranged in multiple rows.
- Segmented torque at the neck.
- Portions of Aramaic legend visible, partly off flan.
- No diadem knot present.
Reverse
- Diademed bust facing left.
- Bearded male portrait.
- Hair tuft covering the ear.
- Segmented torque visible.
- Aramaic legend “pkwr MLK’” partially visible.
- No additional symbols clearly visible on this specimen.
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–PAK2–AR–OB–002
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