Légende

Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right, wearing a crown topped with a korymbos; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar; to the left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, to the right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Persia. Date: 459–484. Coin; diameter 26.0–26.5 mm; weight 4.00 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A38_295

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

65.0Mo (9.6Mo) / 40.4cm x 40.4cm / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Drachma Peroz I ruler Persia 459–484 Obverse bust facing right wearing crown topped korymbos Pahlavi inscription Reverse fire altar left ruler stretching hands star priest stretching crescent signs monograms sides pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Date Coin diameter 26.0–26.5 mm weight 4.00 g circular metallic object irregular edge predominantly silver-gray darker gray shadows warmer brownish-gray areas showing raised central relief stylized human profile wearing ornate headdress jewelry relief surrounded beaded border ring ridged texture varied surface wear small scratches headdress curved rounded elements profile prominent nose chin surface displays patina slight discoloration places subtle highlights lowlights emphasizing embossed details.