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Obol - Peroz First Crown
457 year| Silver | 0.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Peroz I (457-484) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 457 |
| Value | Obol (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.41 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol - Peroz (First Crown) 457 coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a crowned bust of King Peroz, while the reverse (back) side depicts a fire altar, which was a common motif in Sasanian art and symbolized the Zoroastrian religion. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the Sasanian Empire's time.
