Caption

Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia, 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I right, wearing a crown with a crescent and korymbos; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar with king and priest at its sides, a star and crescent nearby; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Persia/Iran. Coin; diameter 25.0 × 27.0 mm, weight 3.94 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_297

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65.0Mb (9.1Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Peroz I ruler Persia 459–484 Obverse bust Peroz I right wearing crown crescent korymbos Pahlavi inscription Reverse fire altar king priest sides star crescent nearby pearl rim Sassanid art Iran Coin diameter weight 3.94 g round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface features raised circular design within circle profile human head facing right rounded hat brim rounded ornament visible ear chin stylized facial features necklace collar neck decorative scalloped beaded borders encircle inner design outer rim irregular edges surface scratches visible colors include shades silver gray darker gray tones.