Post #44: Please Help Identify Ruler/Mint On Sassanian AR Drachm

And is there a certain print copy Sassanian coin guide you would recommend?

Oh makes sense then, I'll try that strategy next time and come to this forum with an educated guess on the details of my future coins

Im sorry echizento and Paul, I will not come unprepared again. My issue with Sassanian coins is the level of confusion that goes into identifying the regnal dates/mints. I wont let that scare me next time or similar things with future other coins. I realize that you guys do spend a lot of time helping me and I should do more work myself. I promise that I will not post something without a clue like I often do. I have a couple Western Kshatrapa Drachms coming in the mail soon, so I'll do my best to use my respurces before coming to this forum.

I collect Sasanian coins and have a number of Kings in my collection. I know first hand that it is difficult to read the date and mint marks. Paul is a bit better than me in that area. For the most part identification of the kings are fairly easy once you get the hang of it. I recommend if you are going to collect these to get a hold of Robert Gobl's "Sasanian Numismatics. It's a must have, cost of the book is about $15. You can find it on Vcoins or on ebay.

Thanks Paul, Not as many as I would like to have, I haven't been able to do much coin buying in the last year or so. Right now I only have 13 different rulers and 27 coins. I'm sure you must have more than I do.

Usually there are copies for sale of Vcoins and ebay for less than $150. Granted I bought my copy a number of years ago and it was only $15, amazing how high the price has gone up. Just keep checking and a copy may show up. If I find one I'll let you know.

Those books are very expensive, here is a set that is also worth while to have and less expensive than the books. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/ch...Default.aspx