CENTRAL ASIAN · LN-656786547210

Peroz I Drachm

Available

Dynasty

Sasanian Empire

Ruler

Peroz I

Era

AD 459-484

Denomination

Drachm

Mint

Uncertain (possibly Veh-Ardashir / WH)

Bust facing right, wearing a crown adorned with double wings, a frontal crescent, and a korymbos set within a crescent; ribbons rising from shoulders; Pahlavi inscriptions in left and right fields; dotted border. Zoroastrian fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two standing attendants holding swords; star to left and crescent to right of the flames; Pahlavi inscriptions in the left and right fields; dotted border.

Peroz I was a Sasanian King of Kings who ruled from AD 459 to 484. His reign was dominated by recurring conflicts with the Hephthalites in the east, which ultimately resulted in his death in battle. He is also noted for his efforts to mitigate the effects of a severe and prolonged drought that struck the empire.

Purchases are arranged directly with Leo Numismatics. No online payment is taken on this site.