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, flanked by a star and a crescent; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Persia (Iran). Coin, diameter 25.0 × 27.0 mm, weight 3.94 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_298

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Rights managed

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65.0Mb (9.2Mb) / 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 flanked star pearl rim Sassanid art Iran Coin diameter weight 3.94 g circular metallic object raised central design textured rim shown white background object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights central area features vertical column- form flanked two stylized standing figures rendered low relief beaded scalloped border inner circle irregular surface wear small scratches across face outer edge slightly uneven indented marks subtle variations silver-gray tones.