1 Fals - Malikshah II. bin Qilij Arslan ND (1196-1198) front 1 Fals - Malikshah II. bin Qilij Arslan ND (1196-1198) back
1 Fals - Malikshah II. bin Qilij Arslan ND (1196-1198) photo
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1 Fals - Malikshah II. bin Qilij Arslan ND

 
Copper 2.67 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Cities of Sivas and Aksaray (Rûm Sultanate)
King
Malikshah II ibn Kilij Arlsan II (circa 1196-1198)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1196-1198
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.67 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#383521
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Malikshah II, who was the son of Qilij Arslan and succeeded his father as the Sultan of the Rum Sultanate in 1196. During his reign, Malikshah II faced several challenges, including the threat of the Crusaders and the rivalry with the neighboring Sultanate of Iconium. Despite these challenges, he managed to maintain the stability and prosperity of the Rum Sultanate, and his coinage, such as this 1 Fals coin, reflects the economic and cultural achievements of his reign.