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 by a korymbos; Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; to its left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, to its right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; on both sides signs/monograms; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom; Persia (Iran). 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; he wears a crown with wings, above it a crescent topped by a korymbos; Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; to its left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, to its right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; on both sides signs/monograms; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom; Persia (Iran). Coin: diameter 26.0 mm, weight 3.57 g.

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