Obol - Peroz second crown

€417,557.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year458-465
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.43 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#IIa/1c, Göbl Sasan#II/1, Sunrise#947
Obverse descriptionBust of Peroz right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, korymbos set on crescent, and rear merlon.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintST
Istakhr, Persis, Iran
MintageND (458-465)  - -
Catalog ID6848719950
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