Drachm - Peroz I type 3

Features

Issuer	Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor	Peroz I (457-484)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	477-484
Value	Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency	Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition	Silver
Weight	3.88 g
Diameter	26 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	3 o'clock ↑→
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 467602
References	SNS PBW3# IIIb/1c Michael Alram, Rika Gyselen, Nikolaus Schindel; 2004. Sylloge Nummorum Sasanidarum / Band 3.2. Shapur II. – Kawad I: Paris – Berlin – Wien. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria.

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Obverse

Bust right, wearing crown with two wings, frontal crescent, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon over each shoulder.

Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi

Reverse

Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames.

Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (477-484)								$ 66

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	CNG Electronic Auction 586 Lot 362	30 Apr 2025	XF	USD 70.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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	CNG Electronic Auction 586 Lot 361	30 Apr 2025	XF	USD 60.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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