Description
Sasanian Empire. Peroz I (459-484). AR Drachm. (4.15g/ 25mm). LYW (Rew-Ardashir). Draped bust of Peroz I to right, wearing mural crown / Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper field to left, five-pointed star; in upper field to right, crescent; in field to right, LYW (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, type IIIb/1c. Extremely fine, cabinet toning, rainbow patina.
