The First Kings of Chess — Silver of the Sasanian Shahs

Sasanian Silver Chess King Drachms 3-Coin Set (NGC Certified) — Shah Golden Age

Authentic NGC-certified silver drachms of Khosrow I + Hormizd IV + Khosrow II — Sasanian 2nd Golden Age crowns inspire chess king pieces, transform chaturanga → shah.

Royal Game Design

• Khosrow I: Winged crown (531–579 AD)

• Hormizd IV: Ball crown (579–590 AD)

• Khosrow II: Crested crown (590–628 AD)

• Legacy: Ferdowsi Kings epic chess origin

Technical Specifications

• Material: 90%+ fine silver AR drachms (4.1g)

• Denomination: Sasanian empire standard currency

• Certification: NGC slabbed 3-coin collection

• Date: AD 531–628 Golden Age

• Mints: Ctesiphon + 30+ imperial facilities

Chess Empire Essential

• Indian chess → Persian shah (king) via court challenge

• Elaborate Sasanian crowns = carved chess king models

• Khosrow I peak: defeats Rome + Byzantium

• Khosrow II captures Jerusalem True Cross

Collector Masterpiece

Chess kings born on silver coins. Sasanian crowns birth world's greatest game.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.