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SASA-PIR-AR-DR-007

Kingdom:

Sasanian Kingdom

Ruler:

Peroz I

Date:

AD 457/9 - 484

Composition:

Silver
Weight:
4.12 g

Diameter:

25.81 mm

Orientation:

3 h

Mint:

Reference:

Göbl type- III/3

Obverse:

  • Crowned bust of Peroz I facing right.
  • Crescent on forehead.
  • Crown wings and ribbons visible.
  • Beaded border around.

Reverse:

  • Fire altar with ribbons.
  • Two attendants standing at the sides of the altar.
  • Star and crescent flanking the flames.
  • “Peroz” in Pahlavi on the left.
  • Mint mark “AS” on the right.

ID:

SASA-PIR-AR-DR-007