Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right wearing a crown with wings; above it a crescent topped by a korymbos; Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; at its left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, at its right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art; Persia (Sassanid Kingdom). Coin; diameter 26.0 mm; weight 3.57 g.
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Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right wearing a crown with wings; above it a crescent topped by a korymbos; Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; at its left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, at its right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art; Persia (Sassanid Kingdom). Coin; diameter 26.0 mm; weight 3.57 g.

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Drachma Peroz I ruler Persia 459–484 Obverse bust facing right wearing crown wings crescent topped korymbos Pahlavi legend Reverse fire altar left ruler stretching hands star right priest stretching crescent signs monograms sides pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Coin diameter 26.0 mm weight 3.57 g worn circular relief textured uneven edge shades gray off-white showing raised profile bearded figure curly hair layered necklaces surrounded beaded border decorative flourishes surface visible cracks chips rough mottled texture areas darker gray patina lighter gray highlights.

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