Caption

Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia, 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz right, wearing a crown with a crescent and korymbos; in front of the crown a second crescent; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar with king and priest at its sides, above the altar a star and crescent; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art/Kingdom; Iran/Persia. Coin, diameter 26.5–27.5 mm, weight 4.70 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_300

License type

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 right wearing crown crescent korymbos front second crescent Pahlavi inscription Reverse fire altar king priest sides altar star pearl rim Sassanid art Kingdom Iran Coin diameter 26.5–27.5 mm weight 4.70 g round metallic disc raised circular border central raised design showing ornate carved shapes symmetrical decorative motifs curved linear embossed elements rounded bead- patterns stacked rectangular forms center flanked vertical pillars surface wear smoother rougher textured areas subtle discoloration visible colors include silver gray brownish tones faint blue-green iridescence parts edge.