Caption

Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right; he wears a crown with a crescent and korymbos, with a crescent in front and Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar with a star and a crescent above; on its sides the ruler and the priest, with signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim and Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Persia; fire altar motif. Coin; diameter 27.0 × 28.5 mm; weight 3.65 g. Maker: Protassowicki, Rafal (1894–1957).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_302

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.0Mb (9.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Peroz I ruler Persia 459–484 Obverse bust facing right wears crown crescent korymbos front Pahlavi inscription Reverse fire altar star sides priest signs monograms pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom fire altar motif Coin diameter weight 3.65 g Maker Protassowicki Rafal 1894–1957 round worn metallic object dull silver-gray surface showing raised decorative relief scalloped inner border small irregular hole near top edge uneven edges slight chips dents central design composed vertical curved raised elements textured slightly rough patina areas darker gray discoloration.