Dirham - Ala ad-Din Kayqubad III 700 (1298-1302) front Dirham - Ala ad-Din Kayqubad III 700 (1298-1302) back
Dirham - Ala ad-Din Kayqubad III 700 (1298-1302) photo
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Dirham - Ala ad-Din Kayqubad III

700 (1298-1302) years
Silver 1.8 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Rûm Sultanate
Sultan
Kayqubad III (1298-1302)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
700 (1298-1302)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1016-1308)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#172074
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ala ad-Din Kayqubad III Dirham coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the name and title of the Sultan in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized Mongolian-style dragon, symbolizing the influence of the Mongol Empire that had conquered much of the Islamic world at the time. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that characterized the Rûm Sultanate during its existence.