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Drachm - Peroz third crown
| Silver | 3.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Peroz I (457-484) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 474-477 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
"LD" (or "RD") mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Standard circulation coin Drachm - Peroz (third crown) (474-477) made of Silver weighing 3.98 g is that it features an image of the king, Peroz, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Peroz, who ruled the empire from 474 to 477 AD.
