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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Mas'ud b. Qilij Arslan II
587 (1191) year| Copper | 5.93 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Ankara (Rûm Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| King | Masud ibn Kilij Arslan II (circa 1191-1194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 587 (1191) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.93 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383520 |
|---|---|
| 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 Mas'ud b. Qilij Arslan II, who was the Sultan of the Rum Sultanate, a Turkish state that existed in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) from the 13th to the 14th century. The coin features the name of the Sultan and the date of issue, which is 587 AH (1191 AD), indicating that it was minted during his reign. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the time.