Coins. History. Discovery.
TerraNumis
A closer look at ancient coins, and the worlds they bring to life.
About Us
TerraNumis is a numismatic reference library for collectors, students, and anyone curious about the past. We explore ancient coins and the stories they tell about the people, cultures, and civilizations that created them.
Through coin photographs, inscriptions, and historical research, we connect the details of each coin with the people and ideas behind it.
Our Vision
To make the study of ancient coins more accessible, without losing the detail that makes them fascinating.
We believe a coin is more than an object to collect. It is a small, enduring record of language, art, belief, and power, with a story worth understanding.
Latest Articles
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REVSilver Drachm of Darayan I (Kingdom of Persis)
A scholarly overview of the silver drachms struck by Darayan I (Darius I) of Persis, marking the shift from the frataraka dynasts to the title of king, with full iconographic and epigraphic analysis.
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REVNapad of Persis: Silver Hemidrachm Series and Iconography
An authoritative numismatic examination of the silver hemidrachms issued under King Napad of Persis during the late first century CE, analyzing dual-portrait iconography, Middle Persian epigraphy in Aramaic script, and typological variants.
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REVPersis, Pakor II: Silver Obol Series
An authoritative numismatic analysis of the silver obol series of Pakor II, King of Persis during the early to mid-1st century CE. This study examines historical context under Arsacid Parthian hegemony, obverse and reverse portrait iconography, Imperial Aramaic legends, metrological and flan modules, and scholarly debates surrounding ruler sequencing and reverse bust identification.
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REVSilver Obol of Prince Y (Unknown King II), Kingdom of Persis
An in-depth study of the rare silver obols issued under the anonymous ruler Prince Y (Unknown King II) of Persis during the late 1st century AD, analyzing Parthian dynastic influences, the overhead diadem motif, degraded epigraphy, and metrology.
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Open to Collaboration
Have numismatic research, a useful data source, original coin photographs, or specimen details to share? We welcome contributions from collectors, researchers, and fellow enthusiasts who want to help deepen our understanding of ancient coins.
Whether you have a single coin to document or a larger research project in mind, we would love to hear from you. We can discuss permissions and attribution before any material is published.
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