Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right, wearing a crown topped with a korymbos; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar; to the left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, to the right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Persia. Date: 459–484. Coin; diameter 26.0–26.5 mm; weight 4.00 g.
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Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right, wearing a crown topped with a korymbos; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar; to the left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, to the right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Persia. Date: 459–484. Coin; diameter 26.0–26.5 mm; weight 4.00 g.

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