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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1970982, member: 19463&quot;]For those who like to study something just a little bit different, it is hard to beat Sasanian coins.&nbsp; They are quite different looking from their Roman and Byzantine contemporaries.&nbsp; Some of the rulers have really interesting life stories (certainly including Shapur and Valerian).&nbsp; While not all do, many of the cheapest silver drachms are clearly labeled as to mint and date IF you can learn to read the script used on the coins.&nbsp; Believe me that is a very big IF!&nbsp; Each ruler wore a different crown so it is possible to identify the coins even if your commeand of the language is non-existent.&nbsp; While many are on the thin side, there is no ancient series that offers larger silver for a lower price.&nbsp; Some will complain they all look alike but the fact is that there are a lot of varieties.&nbsp; With all the mints that were used, there are seemingly endless opportunities for collecting in minute detail if that is your desire.&nbsp; There are many common coins and a few considerable rarities that might look the same to someone who does not know the series.&nbsp; I would love to find a sleeper of Queen Boran misidentified as Kushru or something cheap.&nbsp; Dream on.&nbsp; [ATTACH=full]349835[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349836[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349837[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349838[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349839[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349840[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349841[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349842[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349843[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]349844[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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