Caption

drachma, Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484), obverse: bust of Peroz I right wearing a crown with wings, above it a crescent topped with a korymbos, Pahlavi legend; reverse: fire altar, to its left a ruler stretching his hands to a star, to its right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent, pearl rim, Pahlavi legend; Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom, Persia; fire altar motif; coin, diameter 27.0 mm, weight 3.92 g, 459–484.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_311

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Keywords

drachma Peroz I ruler Persia 459–484 obverse bust right wearing crown wings crescent topped korymbos Pahlavi legend reverse fire altar left ruler stretching hands star priest stretching crescent pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom fire altar motif coin diameter 27.0 mm weight 3.92 g circular metallic object raised central portrait profile showing head wearing ornate headdress large earring surrounded beaded inner border decorative motifs surface wear scratches irregular edges visible colors silvery gray darker gray tarnish lighter highlights.