Drachma of Peroz I (ruler of Persia; 459–484). Obverse: bust of Peroz I facing right; he wears a crown with wings, above it a crescent topped with a korymbos. Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; at left the ruler stretching his hands to a star, at right a priest stretching his hands to a crescent; on both sides signs/monograms; pearl rim. Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art/style. Iran (Persia), 459–484. Coin: diameter 26.0 × 26.5 mm, weight 4.12 g., A worn circular object with a raised rim and textured surface, predominantly silver and gray in color, showing a carved profile of a face with

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