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 with 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; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art; Iran/Persia; motifs: wings, busts, crowns, altars, moons; material: coin. Date: 459–484. Diameter 24.0–25.0 mm; weight 3.40 g., A round, weathered coin with an irregular edge, showing a raised central design and decorative border. The

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