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© Alema66
Dirham - Kaya'us II / Qilij Arslan IV / Kayqubad II
| Silver | 3 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rûm Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Kaykaus II (1246-1262) Kilij Arslan IV (1249-1254, 1262-1266) Kayqubad II (1249-1254) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 647-657 (1249-1259) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1016-1308) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: السلاطين الأعاظم عز الدنيا و الدين كيكاوس و ركن الدنيا و الدين قلج ارسلان و علاء الدنيا و الدين كيقباد بن كيخسرو براهين أمير المؤمنين
Translation: The great Sultans, glory of the worldly life and religion Kayka’us, and pillar of the worldly life and religion Qilij Arslan, and the highness of the worldly life and religion Kayqubad Ibn Kaykhusraw, all of whom the evidence [of the power] of the Commander of the Faithful (referring to the Abbasid caliph)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in the Rûm Sultanate, which was a Turkish state that existed from the 13th to the 14th century. The coin features intricate calligraphy and designs that reflect the artistic style of the period.
