SASANIAN KINGS. Peroz I, 457/9-484. Drachm (Silver, 26 mm, 3.46 g, 3 h), AT (Adurbadagan?). MZDYSN BGY KDY PYLWCY ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' King Peroz' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Peroz I to right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper field to left, five-pointed star; in upper field to right, crescent; in field to right, AT (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, type IIa/1e. Struck from a slightly corroded reverse die, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 60 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |