Ancient Persia: Sassanian Coins and Artifacts for Sale
The Sassanid Dynasty is usually referred to as the Sassanian Empire (also spelled Sasanian Empire in ancient sources). The period was one of great history and influence which began after the defeat of the Parthian kingdom by Ardashir I in 206 AD, and flourished until 651 AD when the last Sassanian king Yazdegerd was defeated by the Muslim Arab Caliphs. The Sassanian Empire encompassed modern-day Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Armenia, as well as portions of Syria and Turkey. To the Sassanian people, they were called "Eranshar"-- the "Iranian Empire."

In the 7th century AD, Sasanian king Khusro II, during the war between the Persian and Byzantine empires, sacked Jerusalem and took the True Cross as spoils of war. He triumphantlyly brought this holy relic back to Persia, where it was re-captured by the Byzantine emperor Heraclius and taken to Constantinople, then back to Jerusalem.

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King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. 32 mm, 4.11 g. #8656: $150 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. 33 mm, 4.11 g. #8666: $150 SOLD

King Peroz I, 459-484 AD. Silver dirhem, Second Crown. Crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbons rising from shoulders, degraded Pahlavi legend around / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames. Struck on nice full flan with high relief & lustrous surfaces. Choice EF. ref: Gobl III/1, Paruck 348v. Ex-Frank Robinson coll. 27 mm, 4.13 g. #8678: $135

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. ref: Gobl 208v. 31 mm, 3.98 g. Nice toning. #8711: $99

King Kavad I, 488 - 531 AD. Silver dirhem. Crowned bust of Kavad facing right, Pahlavi legend within border, zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents around perimeter / Holy fire-altar flanked by two very stylized attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols around. 29 mm, 4.08 g. Excellent detail! ref: Mitchiner ACW 1016, Gobl SN I/1v. #8701: $99 SOLD

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King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem, Zaranj mint, year 27. Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents around perimeter / Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. Large 32 mm, 4.15 g. Gorgeous coin, great detail and nice contrast. #21611: $150 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem, WYHC mint. Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents around perimeter / Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. 31 mm, 4.16 g. A superb portrait! High relief, excellent detail. #21634: $150

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Silver dirhem. Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents around perimeter / Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. 28 mm, 2.99 g. Clipped in antiquity! Lovely cabinet tone with great contrast. Looks much nicer in person! #21655: $125

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large and beautiful silver drachm. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. A gem of a coin! Ex-Frank Robinson collection. 31 mm diameter. #39: $145 SOLD

King Bahram V, 420--438 AD. Silver drachm, Kandahar mint. Crowned bust rt., Zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ symbols.$110.00 SOLD

King Khusro V, 631--633 AD Silver drachm. Crowned bust rt., Zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ symbols. $75.00 SOLD

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Umarion Ai-Ala. AH 157. Crowned bust rt., Zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ symbols. Silver drachm. $146.00 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. #6422: $50 SOLD


King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. 33 mm; 3.71 g. Nice detail, darker patina. Washed-out photo does no justice! #khus212: SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. $45.00 SOLD

King Kavad I, 488-531 AD. Silver dirhem. Bust of king rt with tall winged crown, Sasanian inscriptions around, stars within crescents at three points around / Two attendants flanking a Zoroastrian fire-altar, inscriptions and astrological symbols around. 28-30 mm, 3.98 g. Nice dark tone with bright highlights. Nice eye appeal and a rarer type. #7491: $85 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem, Shiz mint, struck Year 38. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. Choice EF! Ex-Frank Robinson collection. 32 mm, 4.18 g. #8687: $150 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. 32 mm, 4.08 g. #8643: $145 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Silver drachm. Bust of king rt, wearing winged headdress & jewels / Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. ex-Frank Robinson coll. #430. NIHARAND year 25. 31 mm, 4.09 g. Beautiful specimen! #fsr0055: $150 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem, struck 622-623 AD, (regnal year 33), BN mint. obv: Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. rev: Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. 32 mm diameter. Excellent detail! A large and stunning piece. #8434: $150 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Large silver dirhem. Marv mint. Crowned bust of Khusro facing rt., zoroastrian astrological symbols: stars and crescents at 4 points around perimeter. / Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms, zoroastrian astrological symbols. 32 mm, 4.12 g. Excellent example! Sharp detail, nice toning. Ex-Frank S. Robinson collection. #fsr20054: $175 SOLD

King Khusro II, 590 - 627 AD. Silver drachm. Bust of king rt, wearing winged headdress & jewels / Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants, monograms/ zoroastrian astrological symbols. ex- Frank Robinson coll. #431. BALKH year 11. 32 mm, 4.15 g. Beautiful specimen! #fsr0063: $150 SOLD