Persian Coins & Iranian Banknotes — Persian Treasury is an Iranian numismatic archive that follows the story of Persian coinage across twenty-six centuries. The collection moves from early value systems such as Median silver bars and gold Daric of Darius, through Sasanian drachms and Safavid abbasis, to Qajar Lion-and-Sun symbolism and the banknotes of the Islamic Republic. Persian Coins & Iranian Banknotes — Persian Treasury highlights how each era reshaped metal, design, and inscriptions—whether in Achaemenid reform, Seleucid minting in Persian cities, Arsacid consistency, or Sasanian artistic clarity with fire-altar reverses. Alongside coins, the archive also connects the visual culture of currency to Iranian banknotes, including key shifts under Pahlavi and post-1979 motifs. Explore the catalogue and see how 2,600+ years of history can be browsed by chapter and chronology through a clear, sourced lens.
What You’ll Find
A chronology in metal, from pre-Achaemenid bullion and bent bars to Islamic dirhams and modern rial banknotes—covering multiple distinct eras and widely recognizable types.
Why It Matters
Persian Coins & Iranian Banknotes — Persian Treasury connects design, language, and state policy, showing how trade routes, dynasties, and reforms shaped what people carried and trusted.
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