Persia

This section is dedicated to the numismatics of ancient Persia under Greek influence, covering a period from -650 to 650. It includes coins issued by the various Persian empires and satrapies that interacted with the Greek world, notably the Achaemenids, Seleucids, Parthians, and Sasanids, as well as the Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek kingdoms located in the territory of ancient Persia.

Here you will find coins in gold, silver, bronze and other metals, illustrating the diversity of types, legends and iconographies used by these political entities. These coins testify to the cultural, economic and political exchanges between the Greek and Persian civilizations.

Each coin is described with precision, including its mint, reign, metal, weight, diameter and relevant bibliographic references. This information aims to facilitate the identification and study of ancient Persian coins.

This category is aimed at collectors, researchers and enthusiasts of history and ancient numismatics, wishing to deepen their knowledge of the coins of ancient Persia and their historical context.