Discover the mysterious origins of the game of chess with this unique coin album. In "The Book of Kings," a masterwork by Ferdowsi, a tenth-century poet from Persia, a particular passage details the advent of chess. It recounts a tale where a dignitary from Hind's ruler presented himself at the Persian monarch Khusru's court. This event marked the introduction of the Indian game chaturanga into Iran, setting the stage for its transformation into the modern game of chess, a term that originates from the Persian word for king, "shah." During the Second Golden Age of the Sasanian Empire, Khusru, along with his successors Hormizd IV and Khusru II, were celebrated for their regal crowns' complexity.
It is believed by some scholars that the earliest chess pieces crafted in the Sasanian realm represented kings, modeled after the elaborate crowns worn by these rulers, as depicted on the extraordinary silver currency of the era. This story album contains a silver drachm coin from that era, so you can see the intricate crown that may have inspired early chess piece designs. This coin is nestled in an album with a certificate of authenticity and detailed story card. Collect this album and combine the hobby of kings with the game of kings in your collection today!
Highlights:
- Silver drachm
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Story album
