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Dinar - Peroz third crown
| Gold | 4.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Peroz I (457-484) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 477-484 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Standard circulation coin Dinar - Peroz (third crown) (477-484) made of Gold weighing 4.14 g is that it features an image of the king, Peroz, in a distinctive crown, which was a symbol of his power and authority. The coin also bears an inscription in Pahlavi, an ancient Iranian language, which translates to "Peroz, the king of kings, the king of Iran." This coin was used as a means of exchange and commerce during the Sasanian Empire, which was known for its extensive trade networks and economic prosperity.
