The Battle of Qadisiyyah stands as a watershed moment in the history of the Middle East, symbolising the dramatic clash between the nascent Islamic Caliphate and the established Sasanian Empire. This historic encounter not only paved the way for the…
Coin collecting is a fascinating hobby that spans across ages, cultures, and histories. One of the most crucial aspects of numismatics, the study and collection of currency, is coin grading. Understanding the basics of coin grading is essential for collectors…
The first coin was minted about 2600 years ago, and since then, hundreds of thousands of rulers, kings and emperors minted different coins, hence there are a many different types of coins in numismatics world. Therefore, probably one of the…
The annals of history are marked by remarkable individuals whose actions and legacies continue to captivate our imagination. Among these, Ardashir I, the first ruler of the Sasanian Empire, stands tall as a transformative figure who reshaped the political landscape…
The Safavid Empire, which established in 1501 and lasted for more than two centuries, was one of the most influential empires in Iranian history. Shia Islam was vigorously promoted by the Safavid emperors and eventually became the state religion of Iran. The…
The last war between the Roman and Sasanian Empires was a significant event in the history of the ancient world. It took place between 602 and 628 AD, and was a protracted and brutal conflict that involved the two superpowers…
We continue sending Tracked and Signed overseas shipments via Royal Mail as normal.
According to UK Post Office official website, Royal Mail is experiencing severe service disruption to its international export services following a cyber incident. It means despatching items to overseas destinations via Royal Mail services is not able at the time.…
Antiquities will be banned for sale on vcoins.com from January 2, 2023. Bill Puetz, Vcoins founder announced on December 1, 2022 to all VCoins Dealers that offering antiques will be banned on Vcoins.com from next year. According to him, Vcoins…
A great and old collection of ancient eastern coins added to our store. This collection includes rare Seleucids, Islamic, Sasanian, Parthian, Elymais and Characene, mainly copper coins. Some highlights PARTHIAN EMPIRE. Mithradates II (121-99), AE Chalkon, c. 119-99 BC PARTHIAN…
