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Kings of Persis
Prince Y
AR (Silver) | Obol | 1st century AD
| | 11 h
$99.00
Coin Overview:
Silver obol of Prince Y from Persis, struck during the 1st century AD. The obverse shows the characteristic tiara with rows of pearls and field symbol, while the reverse features the stylized diadem type typical of Van’t Haaff Type 620.1. This small denomination reflects the reduced fabric and compact flan typical of Prince Y obols.
- Kingdom: Kings of Persis
- King / Ruler: Prince Y
- Year: 1st century AD
- Denomination: Obol
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 0.38 g
- Diameter: 8.79 mm
- Orientation: 11 h
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Mint: Uncertain
- Reference: Van’t Haaff Type 620.1
Obverse
- Bearded bust facing left.
- Wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara.
- Tiara decorated with rows of pearls.
- Crescent and pellets within tiara field.
- Triskelis behind bust.
- Hair falling to shoulder.
- Segmented torque at neck.
- Partial Aramaic legend around.
Reverse
- Stylized diadem within circular border.
- Diadem bands drawn across the circle.
- Partial Aramaic legend surrounding.
- Legend meaningless and non-informative.
- No ruler name explicitly stated on reverse.
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–PRIY–AR–OB–001
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