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Peroz I Drachm

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Dynasty

Sasanian Empire

Ruler

Peroz I

Era

AD 459-484

Denomination

Drachm

Mint

Uncertain mint (possibly AS)

Metal

silver

Diameter

28 mm

Bust of king right, wearing a crown with a frontal crescent, two large wings, and a korymbos set within a crescent; ribbon extending upward from the right shoulder. Pahlavi legend in the right field. Dotted border. Fire altar with ribbons attached to the shaft, resting on a stepped base; flanked by two attendants standing facing, each resting hands on a sword hilt. Star to the left and crescent to the right of the flames. Pahlavi legends in the left and right fields. Dotted border.

Peroz I was the Sasanian King of Kings of Iran from 459 to 484 AD. His reign was marked by severe famines and constant warfare against the Hephthalites in the east, which drained the resources of the empire. He was ultimately killed in battle against them, leading to a period of political and economic crisis for the Sasanian Empire.

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