Silver Coin Hoard Found with OKM eXp 6000

Silver Coins of the Sassanids — History Minted in Metal

A treasure hunter using the 3D ground scanner OKM eXp 6000 made a remarkable discovery: a collection of Sassanid silver coins, still shimmering with history.

As a dominant power along the Silk Road, the Sassanid Empire relied heavily on coinage — not only for trade, but also as a political statement. Kings used their coins to project authority, celebrate victories and reinforce cultural identity. These ornate silver coins are more than artifacts; they are voices from a glorious past, helping us understand the rise, power and fall of an extraordinary civilization.

The coins discovered represent only a portion of the full treasure. Several pouches contained further silver pieces, many depicting rulers with distinct crowns — an important clue for dating each coin. Among them were coins minted under:

• Yazdegerd III — the last Sassanid king, ruling during the empire’s final struggle.
• Chosrau II — remembered as the last powerful and successful ruler of the dynasty.

Their reigns bookend the rise and collapse of the empire — one flourishing, one fighting to survive.

Chosrau II — The Last Great King

Chosrau II (r. 590–628 AD) presided over one of the most prosperous chapters of the Sassanid Empire. His reign was marked by military expansion and the famous Persian-Byzantine wars. Although victories initially strengthened the empire, shifting fortunes ultimately led to his downfall. Still, his reign remains a symbol of Sassanid ambition and power.

Yazdegerd III — The Empire’s Final Flame

Yazdegerd III (r. 632–651 AD), Chosrau II’s grandson, took the throne during a deeply unstable period. With internal unrest and the advancing Arab Muslim forces, he faced challenges no ruler could have overcome. His death in 651 AD marked the final chapter of the Sassanid Empire — and the beginning of a new era in the region.