sassanid empire drachma of xusro ii ad p559

Sassanid Empire - drachma of Xusro II ( A.D.) (P559).

Sassanid kings. Xusro II, . Drachma. Bust to the right with winged crown. Reverse: Fire altar with two servants. 3.64 g. 30 mm Göbl, Sas. Tf. . Around the time of the rise of the Sassanids, the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the Middle East, Iran was on the eastern periphery of Roman power. The Sassanids continued the Roman-Parthian wars. Around 241, Shapur began to invade Roman areas. He conquered Syria, Armenia, and cities in Mesopotamia. The Roman emperor Gordianus III engaged in a failed attempt to win back Syria in 243. His successor, Valerianus I, drove Shapur out of Syria in 260, but at Edessa, the emperor, who had come over with a small delegation to negotiate, fell into the hands of Shapur alive. The 65 years old Valerianus suffered the most terrible humiliations for weeks or months,before being eventually executed and exhibited as a stuffed trophy in the royal palace.After his victory, Shapur invadedSyria again, but this time he was defeated by Callistus "Ballista", who was nominated by Gallienus, son and successor of Valerianus. The retreating Persian army was attacked again and in the back by Odaenathus, King of Palmyra, who drove the Persians out and reconquered Mesopotamia. Read More

Sassanid Empire - Drachma Hormizd IV - Silver

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Sasanian Empire, drachma of Peroz (AD ) (P555)

Sasanian kings, Peroz (), drachma AD . AR (4.18 g, 27 mm). Gorgeously decorated bust facing right, Peroz with earrings and winged crown with globe and moon. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons, two guards beside it, moon and star above it. Around the time of the rise of the Sassanids, the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the Middle East, Iran was on the eastern periphery of Roman power. The Sassanids continued the Roman-Parthian wars. Around 241, Shapur began to invade Roman areas. He conquered Syria, Armenia, and cities in Mesopotamia. The Roman emperor Gordianus III engaged in a failed attempt to win back Syria in 243. His successor, Valerianus I, drove Shapur out of Syria in 260, but at Edessa, the emperor, who had come over with a small delegation to negotiate, fell into the hands of Shapur alive. The 65 years old Valerianus suffered the most terrible humiliations for weeks or months,before being eventually executed and exhibited as a stuffed trophy in the royal palace.After his victory, Shapur invadedSyria again, but this time he was defeated by Callistus "Ballista", who was nominated by Gallienus, son and successor of Valerianus. The retreating Persian army was attacked again and in the back by Odaenathus, King of Palmyra, who drove the Persians out and reconquered Mesopotamia. Read More

Sasanian Empire, drachma of Kavad I (AD ) (P556)

Sasanian kings, Kavad I. Crowned bust facing right; fire altar with servants at each side (4.26 g, 29 mm).Around the time of the rise of the Sassanids, the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the Middle East, Iran was on the eastern periphery of Roman power. The Sassanids continued the Roman-Parthian wars. Around 241, Shapur began to invade Roman areas. He conquered Syria, Armenia, and cities in Mesopotamia. The Roman emperor Gordianus III engaged in a failed attempt to win back Syria in 243. His successor, Valerianus I, drove Shapur out of Syria in 260, but at Edessa, the emperor, who had come over with a small delegation to negotiate, fell into the hands of Shapur alive. The 65 years old Valerianus suffered the most terrible humiliations for weeks or months,before being eventually executed and exhibited as a stuffed trophy in the royal palace.After his victory, Shapur invadedSyria again, but this time he was defeated by Callistus "Ballista", who was nominated by Gallienus, son and successor of Valerianus. The retreating Persian army was attacked again and in the back by Odaenathus, King of Palmyra, who drove the Persians out and reconquered Mesopotamia. Read More

Sasanian Empire, drachma of Hormizd V (AD )Ahwaz

Sasanian Empire Hormizd V AD AR drachma (33 mm, 4.04 g) AW (Ahwaz) dated year two. Crowned and armoured bust facing right, two stars above crescent moon, three stars in crescent moon around it; fire altar with servants and ribbon, star and crescent moon at each side of the altar, for crescent moons and stars around three dotted circles. Göble 230, Very Fine, some holes near the portrait. Around the time of the rise of the Sassanids, the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the Middle East, Iran was on the eastern periphery of Roman power. The Sassanids continued the Roman-Parthian wars. Around 241, Shapur I began to invade Roman areas. He conquered Syria, Armenia, and cities in Mesopotamia. The Roman emperor Gordianus III engaged in a failed attempt to win back Syria in 243. His successor, Valerianus I, drove Shapur out of Syria in 260, but at Edessa, the emperor, who had come over with a small delegation to negotiate, fell into the hands of Shapur alive. The 65 years old Valerianus suffered the most terrible humiliations for weeks or months,before being eventually executed and exhibited as a stuffed trophy in the royal palace.After his victory, Shapur invadedSyria again, but this time he was defeated by Callistus "Ballista", who was nominated by Gallienus, son and successor of Valerianus. The retreating Persian army was attacked again and in the back by Odaenathus, King of Palmyra, who drove the Persians out and reconquered Mesopotamia. Read More

Sasanian Empire - Xusro II - silver

Sasanian Empire - Xusro II - silver4.2 gram Read More

Sasanian Empire - Xusro II - silver drachm

Sasanian Empire - Xusro II - silver4.1 gramSee images for a proper impression. Read More

Parthian Empire - Orodes II. ( BC) AR Drachma, archer

Parthian Empire - Orodes II. ( BC) AR Drachma, 3.79g, 21mmMint: EkbatanaObverse: Bust to the leftRV: Throned archerVery fine +Lit. Sunrise 378; Shore 258As a Viennese coin dealer, I guarantee the authenticity of my coins.Successful bidders from non-EU countries need to provide an address within the EU. Read More

Roman Empire – AE follis of Constantinus II ( AD),

Beautiful coin with silver layer! Striking portrait!Constantine II (Caesar, ). Follis. Heraclea. Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. Laureate, draped and armoured bust facing right. Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / SMH gamma. Camp gate with two towers and a star in between. RIC 77. Condition: Extremely Fine. Weight: 3.68 g. Diameter: 19 mm. Please see the images for your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire – AE Follis of Constantinus II ( AD),

Beautiful camp gate, very rare (R).CONSTANTIUS II (Caesar, ) Follis. Rome.Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. Laurelled, draped and armoured bust, facing left.Obverse: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / SMANTICamp gate with two towers and a starRIC 65 (R3)Condition: Very Fine Weight: 3.34 gDiameter: 19 mm Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire - AD, Faustina II (wife of Marcus

Faustina II (wife of Marcus Aurelius) - As - SALVS ADRome mint. Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA legend with diademed and draped bust right. Rev: SALVTI AVGVSTAE legend with Salus seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar; SC in exergue. 8.91 grams. ConditionGood fine.ProvenanceWith old collector ticket.LiteratureRIC ; Cohen 201; Sear . Read More

Roman Empire – AE Follis of Constantinus II ( AD)

Silver-plated coins are extremely rare! Constantinus II, as Caesar, Æ Nummus. Antioch,321 AD. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laurelled and armoured bust facing right/ GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers with spear and shield; two stands between them; SMALB in exergue. RIC g, 18mm Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More

Byzantine Empire -Lot of 24 coins from 500 AD to AD -

JUSTINIAN I. AD. Follis. Constantinople gr. Romanus IV Diogenes AE Follis. Constantinople AD. 6.05 gr. (Scarce)Basil II . FOLLIS. mm. - gr.Justin II AD . Half Follis Tessalonica mint. mm.Manuel I Comnenus AD. Tetarteron. 17mmJustinian I. AD. 16 Nummi. Thessalonica. mmConstantine X Ducas. . Follis mm - gr. ConstantinopleJohn II Comnenus. AD. Half Tetarteron. Thessalonica mm. Phocas AD. 40 Nummi. mm. NicomediaRomanus IV FOLLIS. AD. mm. Maurice Tiberius. AD. Decanummium. Antioch mm.Justinian I. AD. Pentanummium. Thessalonica. mm.Anastasius I. AD. Pentanummium. mmJUSTIN I. AD. Follis. gr. – mm.JUSTINIAN I. AD. Half Follis. mm.JUSTINIAN I. AD. Half Follis. mm. Alexius I Comnenus. AD. Tetarteron. JUSTIN I. AD. Follis. mm. JUSTIN I. AD. Follis. mmJUSTIN I. AD. Follis. mm.Alexius I Comnenus. AD. Tetarteron. mm.Alexius I Comnenus. AD. Tetarteron.JUSTIN I. AD. Half Follis. Constantinople mmJohn I AD. Follis. 26 mmWith certificate of authenticity Read More

Roman Empire -Constantine II - AD - Centennionalis -

CONSTANTINE II. AD. BRONZE. AE 2,50 gr. – mm. O:\ CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; laureate bust right. R:\ GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing either side of two standards; in ex. TRS. Mint StateWith certificate of authenticity Read More

Byzantine Empire - Justin II AD AV

Byzantine coinsJustin II ADAV Tremissis.Constantinople mint 1,47g., 14mm.Obv: DN IVSTI-NVS P P AVC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev: VICTORIA AVCVSTORVM, Victory alighting facing, head left, holding wreath in outstretched right hand and globus cruciger in outstretched left; star in right field; CONOB. DOC 13; MIBE 11a; Sear 353.Scratches, Very fine.Authenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. Ž3 Read More

Byzantine Empire – Constans II ( AD). Gold

Constans II (). Gold Tremissis minted in Constantinople.Obverse: DN CONSTAN-TINUS PP AV – Draped bust with diadem and cuirass, facing rightReverse: VICTORIA AVGUS – In ex: CONOB; Large crossRef: Sear 984; MIB mm, 1.40 gramAuthenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Byzantine Empire - Tiberius II Constantine, .AD AV

Tiberius II Constantine, .ADAV Tremissis (17mm, 1.48 g.)Constantinople mintObv: d m COSTANTINVS P P AI Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Tiberius to right.Rev. ?ICTOR TIb?RI A?? Cross potent.DOC 7. MIB 9. SB 425.Graphito and wavy surface otherwise VF.Authenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. ž4 Read More

Roman Empire - Constantius II - AD - BRONZE - Near

CONSTANTIUS II. AD. BRONZE. AE 2,65 gr. – mm. O:\ FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; laureate bust right. R:\ GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing either side of two standards; in ex. SCONST. Near Mint stateWith certificate of authenticity Read More

Byzantine Empire - Gold Solidus, Justin II (AD )

Byzantine Empire - Gold Solidus, Justin II (AD ).Very fine condition - for more details please check all picturesStruck: ADApprox. 21 mmWeight: 4.51 grMetal: GoldHelmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin facing, lightly bearded, holding globus surmounted by crowning Victory in right hand and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif on left arm. Delivery:UK - 2 working days, insured, registered delivery UE - 5-10 working days, insured, registered deliveryWorldwide - working days, insured, registered delivery (any duty or additional charges will have to be paid by buyer) Read More

Byzantine Empire - Nicephorus II Phocas (AD ), with

Nicephorus II Phocas (AD ), with Basil II. AV histamenon nomisma (21mm, 4.4 gm).Constantinople, AD .+ IhS XIS R?X R??NANTIhM, bust of Christ Pantocrator facing, wearing cruciform nimbus, raising right hand in benediction, and holding book of Gospels cradled in left arm / + hICHFOP C? ?ASIL' A??? ? R', crowned facing busts of Nicephorus (on left), bearded and wearing loros, and Basil, beardless, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding long patriarchal cross between. Sear . DOC 1.3. Rare. Please see images for proper impression Read More

Roman Empire - Julian II Apostata ( AD) Double

JULIAN II APOSTATA ( AD)Double maiorina. Thessalonica.Obv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG.Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SECVRITAS REI PVB / (palm) TES G (palm).Bull standing right; two stars above.RIC 225.Condition: Very fine.Weight: 8.6 g.Diameter: 27 mm.Authenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. NP 35 Read More

Roman Empire - Constantius II (AD ) Æ Follis

Constantius II (AD ) Æ Follis, SisciaObverse: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Constantius standing left on galley, holding labarum in left and Phoenix on globe in right hand, piloted by VictoryRIC VIII mm, 2.09gVery Fine, beautiful green patinaAuthenticity guaranteed! Read More

Roman Empire - Constantius II Augustus. AD . AE

Constantius II Augustus .Maiorina. AD 350. Siscia.Obv: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Rev: CONCORDIA MILITVM /. E SIS *. Caesar whit two Christograms23 mm5.15 gramsPictures are high quality, you can see all details.All our coins are authentic.Will be shipped by bpost, track and trace. Read More

Roman Empire - Claudius II ( AD), Billon Tetradrachm

Roman Empire - Claudius II ( AD), Billon Tetradrachm Alexandria EgyptSee images for your own impression of the lot. Read More

Roman Empire - BI Tetradrachm, Philip II (AD ).

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