Persia Sasanian Empire: Peroz I Second Crown

Description

House of Emirates® is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this commanding Persian Sassanid silver drachm of the King of Kings, Peroz I, struck between 457 and 484 AD and bearing his distinguished second crown.

The obverse presents a powerful royal bust with pronounced facial features, flowing ribbons, and the iconic crown topped with a globe, all enclosed within a bold dotted border that enhances the coin’s imperial presence. The slightly irregular flan and strong relief testify to its authenticity and ancient striking process, preserving the raw authority of Sassanid craftsmanship.

The reverse is equally captivating, dominated by the sacred Zoroastrian fire altar with rising flames, flanked by two standing attendants in ceremonial posture. This imagery, clearly visible in the photograph, symbolizes divine order, royal legitimacy, and the spiritual backbone of the Sasanian Empire. Struck in fine silver, the coin weighs 4.19 grams and measures an impressive 27 mm in diameter, offering both visual impact and historical gravitas rarely found in surviving examples from this turbulent and heroic reign.

This ancient drachm is not merely a collectible, but a survivor of imperial ambition, warfare, faith, and fate, carrying the legacy of a ruler whose reign shaped the destiny of Persia and echoed across centuries. For visionary investors, it represents scarcity, beauty, and enduring historical power preserved in silver.