Sasanian Coinage

2013/06/21 by Nikolaus Schindel · 1 citation
Social Sciences · Arts and Humanities · #Eurasian Exchange Networks #Byzantine Studies and History #Historical and Linguistic Studies #Iconography #CONQUEST #Altar #Ancient history #Portrait #Art #Islam #History #Archaeology #Visual arts

paper · doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199733309.013.0013

openalex publication_date 2013/06/21 · openalex created_date 2022/05/12 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/20

Abstract

This chapter presents a comprehensive survey of Sasanian coinage from its beginnings to the Islamic conquest. Particular attention is paid to the changing details of iconography and the individuality of the crowns worn by each monarch. Minting techniques, mints, mint signatures, and denominations are discussed. Both precious and base metal coinage is described. Portraits, diadems, astral symbols, rims, legends and the evolution of the fire altar on the reverse are all treated.

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