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Obol - Darayan II
| Issuer | Persis, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 75 BC - 25 BC |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Bearded effigy of Darios II (Darayan II) facing left, depicted with a Parthian-style tiara adorned with a crescent symbol. A triskele or similar device appears in the field behind the portrait. The style is characteristic of late Persis dynastic coinage, combining Hellenistic portraiture conventions with indigenous Iranian elements. |
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| Reverse description | Standing figure of the king presented in left profile, robed in royal garments, holding a long sceptre in one hand while performing a sacrificial gesture before a fire altar. The scene reflects the Zoroastrian religious iconography typical of Persis dynastic coinage. Aramaic inscription appears in the field, identifying the ruler. The composition is compact yet detailed, consistent with the small flan of the obol denomination. |
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| Mintage | ND (75 BC - 25 BC) |
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