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Persis Kingdom | Pakor II | AR Obol | 1st century AD | PERS–PAK2–AR–OB–002

Kings of Persis

Pakor II (Pacoros; Pirous)

AR (Silver) | Obol | 1st century AD

12.41 mm | 0.67 g | 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
  • 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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