Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia, 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz facing right wearing a crown with a crescent and korymbos; a second crescent in front of the crown; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar flanked by the king and a priest, above the altar a star and a crescent; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom, Persia (Iran). Coin, diameter 26.5–27.5 mm, weight 4.70 g., A circular metallic object with a raised central design showing a human profile facing right wearing a detailed headdress and layered necklaces; the surface has embossed decorative borders and
GLIX-115-3ECA814
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
Novel Use
Fotós / Szerző
Penta Springs, Geo Naturalis
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Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia, 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz facing right wearing a crown with a crescent and korymbos; a second crescent in front of the crown; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: fire altar flanked by the king and a priest, above the altar a star and a crescent; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom, Persia (Iran). Coin, diameter 26.5–27.5 mm, weight 4.70 g., A circular metallic object with a raised central design showing a human profile facing right wearing a detailed headdress and layered necklaces; the surface has embossed decorative borders and