Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia, 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz right, wearing a crown with a crescent and korymbos; in front of the crown a second crescent; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar with king and priest at its sides, above the altar a star and crescent; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art/Kingdom; Iran/Persia. Coin, diameter 26.5–27.5 mm, weight 4.70 g., A round metallic disc with a raised circular border and a central raised design, showing ornate carved shapes and symmetrical decorative motifs; there are curved and linear embossed elements, rounded bead-like p

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