Description:  Obverse: Peroz I, facing r. on frontal bust, bearded, hair tied in bunch over l. shoulder, earring of three pellets in triangle formation; ribbon extending upwards from behind l. shoulder; second crown, with pellet band, mural elements, crescent at front, topped with upturned crescent with fireball within; single pellet band at neckline, double pellet lines extending from shoulder to sternum, where they connect to large hollow pellet; single pellet border. Reverse: Fire altar, with three steps at base, three steps at top, two ribbons extending down from centre of column; fire atop altar, depicted as four rows of four pellets, three pellets, two pellets and one pellet respectively; two attendants, both facing in toward altar, crowned, arms raised in adoration; single pellet border.

Inscriptions:  Obverse: MZDYSN BGI KDI PIROCH (Mazdayasn Bagi Kadi Piroch/ Mazda worshipping divine fortunate Peroz). Reverse: AM (Amol)

Bibliography:  SNS 3.1.Obv.IIa.Rev.1f.

Notes:  Edge broken.

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