drachma, Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484), obv.: bust of Peroz I facing right; on his head a crown with a crescent and korymbos, a crescent in front, Pahlavi inscription. rev.: fire altar, above it a star and a crescent, on its sides the ruler and the priest, on both sides signs/monograms; pearl rim, Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom, Persia, 459–484, coin; diameter 27.0 x 28.5 mm, weight 3.65 g
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drachma, Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484), obv.: bust of Peroz I facing right; on his head a crown with a crescent and korymbos, a crescent in front, Pahlavi inscription. rev.: fire altar, above it a star and a crescent, on its sides the ruler and the priest, on both sides signs/monograms; pearl rim, Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom, Persia, 459–484, coin; diameter 27.0 x 28.5 mm, weight 3.65 g

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drachma Peroz I ruler Persia 459–484 obv. bust facing right head crown crescent korymbos front Pahlavi inscription rev. fire altar star sides priest sides signs monograms pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom coin diameter weight 3.65 g round metallic object worn uneven edge showing chips small hole near rim surface textured raised embossed designs central profile face wearing headdress surrounded decorative borders small ornamental shapes metal mostly silver-gray areas darker gray patina brownish spots.

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