Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right wearing a crown with a crescent and korymbos; in front of the crown a second crescent, behind the crown two fluttering ribbons; 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; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Punch-through through the center. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Iran/Persia. Coin: diameter 27.0 mm, weight 3.80 g., A circular metallic object with a rough, uneven edge and a

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