Persian Coins & Iranian Banknotes — Persian Treasury is an Iranian numismatic archive devoted to the long story of payment and power. Spanning ancient Persia through the Islamic Republic era, the collection is built like a clear reference: from the Median silver bar and the gold Daric of Darius, to Sasanian drachms, Safavid abbasis, Qajar Lion-and-Sun pieces, and onward to later banknotes. The site emphasizes chronology and provenance, highlighting key transitions in metal and design—such as imperial coin reforms, Hellenistic minting across Persian regions, and distinctive Sasanian fire-altar reverses. For collectors and history readers, Persian Treasury presents hundreds of catalogued items across multiple eras, structured to help you browse by time period and mint.
You can explore the catalogue directly here: Persian Treasury.
What you’ll find
A sourced, document-style overview of Iranian coins and banknotes across 26 centuries, with major dynasties and denominations shown in context.
Why it matters
Each era’s currency reflects changing rule, art, and language—so Persian Treasury becomes more than a gallery; it’s a timeline you can study.
Start with the Daric and let the archive guide you through Persian Treasury’s 2,600-year journey.