Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right wearing a crown with wings; above it a crescent topped by a korymbos; Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; at its left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, at its right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art; Persia (Sassanid Kingdom). Coin; diameter 26.0 mm; weight 3.57 g., A worn circular relief with a textured, uneven edge in shades of gray and off-white, showing a raised profile of a bearded figure facing right with curly

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