Peroz (457-484) - Sasanian Empire AR Drachm (EF)

The obverse features the emperor Peroz wearing a crown adorned with two wings, a frontal crescent, and a korymbos set on a crescent. Ribbons flow over each shoulder,
On the reverse is a fire altar with ribbons flanked by a star and crescent above.  There are two attendants to the left and right of the altar.

Peroz I held the title "King of Kings£ (shahanshah) of Iran from 459 to 484. He was embroiled in a power struggle with his elder brother, Hormizd III, who was the incumbent king. After a two-year contest, Peroz eventually seized the throne, becoming the shahanshah. In 484 CE, Peroz faced his third and final war against the Hephthalites. where he was defeated and killed.

Weight 4.12g
(ref:AHC200)