Post #10: Please Help Identify Ruler/Cat# On Sassanian AR Drachm

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twood89 Valued Member United States 278 Posts	Posted 07/08/2020 5:39 pm This appears to be a Sassanian AR Drachm. It weighs 3.24g and is approx. 26mm in diameter. Any identification help would be greatly appreciated. If possible, directions to a relevant catalogue or catalogue # would be most appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/08/2020 6:22 pm Peroz. Report this Post to the Staff
twood89 Valued Member United States 278 Posts	Posted 07/08/2020 6:37 pm Thank you for the ruler identification! Is it possible to identify and more information like the mint or regnal year so I can find the catalog number? Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 07/08/2020 6:47 pm Your coin looks the same as mine..... Peroz I (459-484 AD) 25.6mm / 4.05gr Silver Drachm. Obverse- Crowned and cuirassed bust of Peroz right, ribbons rising from shoulders, Degraded Pahlavi legend. Reverse- Fire altar decorated with ribbons, attendants standing either side, star left of flames, crescent at right, 'PEROZ' in Pahlavi on left, mint 'WH' right. Mint Veh Ardashir. Report this Post to the Staff
twood89 Valued Member United States 278 Posts	Posted 07/08/2020 6:53 pm Thanks for sharing, it does look pretty similar. Is there a catalog number for this type? Report this Post to the Staff
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