Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right; he wears a crown with wings, above it a crescent topped with a korymbos. Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; at left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, at right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; on both sides signs/monograms; pearl rim. Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art/style. Iran (Persia), 459–484. Coin: diameter 26.0 × 26.5 mm, weight 4.12 g.
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Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right; he wears a crown with wings, above it a crescent topped with a korymbos. Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; at left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, at right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; on both sides signs/monograms; pearl rim. Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art/style. Iran (Persia), 459–484. Coin: diameter 26.0 × 26.5 mm, weight 4.12 g.

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Drachma Peroz I ruler Persia 459–484 Obverse bust facing right wears crown wings crescent topped korymbos Pahlavi legend Reverse fire altar left ruler stretching hands star priest stretching crescent sides signs monograms pearl rim Sassanid art style Iran Coin diameter weight 4.12 g worn circular object raised rim textured surface predominantly silver gray color showing carved profile face pronounced features intricate surrounding motifs curved shapes ornamental details surface displays areas darker gray shading lighter silver highlights irregular edges slightly uneven circular outline.

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