Specimen record
sas-062
Sas-062 Sasanian Empire, Peroz (AD 457-484). Silver drachm (4.16 gm, 28.08 mm), 2nd crown (circa AD 458-474), DA (Darabgird). Göbl II/3.
sas-062
House record
Obverse
Within a single border of dots, draped bust of Peroz to right, wearing an elaborate mural crown with a frontal crescent surmounted by a korymbos in crescent; a ribbon on his right shoulder; behind and before head, ‘mzdysn – kdy pylwcy’ = ‘mazdēsn kay Pērōz’ (‘The Mazda-worshipping king Peroz’ in Pahlavi).
Reverse
Within a single border of dots, fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; above altar, star and crescent; to left, ‘P’ (abbreviation for ‘Pērōz’ in Pahlavi); to right, ‘DA’ (abbreviation for ‘Dārābgird’ in Pahlavi).
This page is a measured record and authenticity guarantee issued by Silk Road Numismatics (antique dealer permit, Osaka Prefectural Public Safety Commission no. 62232R084401) for this coin. It is not a certificate of a national or local authority, nor an expert opinion of the Japan Numismatic Dealers Association or any other third-party grading service.