Silver Drachm
Ardashir I
Bust of Ardashir I facing right, wearing close-fitting cap with earflap and globe (korymbos). Diadem ties flutter behind.
Istakhrc. 224-240 CE
Numismatic Collection
Coins of the Empire
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Silver Drachm
Ardashir I
Bust right with crown consisting of eagle cap with korymbos.
Ctesiphonc. 230-240 CE
Silver Drachm
Shapur I
Bust of Shapur I right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and earflaps. Long hair in four bunches.
Bishapurc. 240-260 CE
Gold Dinar
Shapur I
Bust of Shapur I right with elaborate mural crown. Inscription in Pahlavi.
Ctesiphonc. 260-270 CE
Silver Drachm
Shapur II
Bust of Shapur II right, wearing crown with korymbos and crescent. Diadem ties behind.
Marw (Merv)c. 320-340 CE
Silver Drachm
Shapur II
Mature bust right with more elaborate crown featuring additional crescents.
Stakhrc. 360-379 CE
Silver Drachm
Bahram V
Bust of Bahram V right, wearing crown with crescent and korymbos topped with crescent.
Ardashir Khwarrahc. 420-430 CE
Silver Drachm
Kavad I
Bust of Kavad I right, wearing crown with frontal crescent and wings.
RayRegnal Year 25 (c. 513 CE)
Silver Drachm
Khosrow I
Bust of Khosrow I right, wearing elaborate winged crown with crescent and star.
Veh-ArdashirRegnal Year 11 (c. 542 CE)
Silver Drachm
Khosrow I
Bust right with wings and crescents. Pahlavi inscription.
Ctesiphon (CT)Regnal Year 35 (c. 566 CE)
Silver Drachm
Khosrow II
Bust of Khosrow II right, wearing elaborate crown with wings and crescents.
Bishapur (BYSh)Regnal Year 2 (c. 592 CE)
Silver Drachm
Khosrow II
Bust right with elaborate crown. Ribbons flowing behind.
Hamadan (HD)Regnal Year 28 (c. 618 CE)
Silver Drachm
Yazdegerd III
Bust of Yazdegerd III right, wearing crown with wings and crescent.
Stakhr (ST)Regnal Year 11 (c. 643 CE)
Silver Drachm
Yazdegerd III
Bust right with crown. Final style of Sasanian portraiture.
Kirman (KR)Regnal Year 20 (c. 651 CE)