Introduction Sasanian silver drachms offer a consistent, well-documented series that helps beginners learn how to read and identify early imperial numismatics. The drachms of Peroz I are especially valuable for study because their designs follow clear conventions...
Abstract This article offers an in-depth examination of a gold dinar (AV) struck under Shapur I, second ruler of the Sasanian Empire (AD 240–272). Drawing on numismatic typologies, historical texts, and religious iconography, it analyzes the coin’s physical and...
Introduction: The Imperial Power of Gold The reign of Bahram II, a Sasanian king ruling from AD 276 to 293, represents a pivotal period in Persian imperial history. Amid internal power struggles and external pressures from Rome and Central Asia, Bahram II utilized...
Decoding Names, Mints, and Dates in Middle Persian (Pahlavi) Reading the Language of Empire The coins of the Sasanian Empire (224–651 AD) are among the most visually detailed and symbolically rich artifacts of the ancient world. For collectors and historians, reading...
