SASANIAN KINGS. Peroz I, 457/9-484. Drachm (Silver, 29 mm, 3.21 g, 3 h), WH (Weh-Andiyōk-Šābuhr). MZDYSN BGY KDY PYLWCY ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' King Peroz' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Peroz I to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent; in outer margin, two Sogdian countermarks, possibly in Pahlawi, and a Hunnic (?) countermark in the shape of a rhomb. Rev. 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. Very rare with Sogdian countermarks. Brushed and with some deposits, otherwise, fine.


The noticeable wear indicates that this coin was in circulation for a long period of time in the vast lands of Sogdia.