Iran-Sasanian No Date (309-379 AD) 1 drachm

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from the Ma'adi Collection
from the Ma'adi Collection

The Sasanian Empire rose in place of the failing Parthian Empire, founded by Ardashir I, a king of Persis. Under his son Shapur I, the empire grew to include Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, other parts of Central Asia, and the Gulf Coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Sasanian armies fought for centuries against the Romans but were only conquered in the end by the Arabs in the 7th century. The official Sasanian religion was Zoroastrianism and sacred fires are depicted on the reverse of most coins.

The specimen shown is a silver drachm of Shapur II.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.96 g, silver.

Catalog reference: G-89.

Sources:

  • Gobl, Robert. Sasanian Numismatics. New York: 1971. Sanford J. Durnst.
  • Sayles, Wayne G. Ancient Coin Collecting VI - Non-Classical Cultures. Iola, WI, 1999. Krause Publications.

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