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Dirham - Kayka'us II
658 (1260) year| Silver | 2.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Western Provinces (Rûm Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Kaykaus II (1257-1262) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 658 (1260) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1016-1308) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inside a beaded circle, the titulature of the Sultan written in four lines and separated in two by an arabesque.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
العظمة لله
عز الدنيا و الدين أبو
الفتح مسعود كيكاوس بن
كيخسرو
Translation:
Al-Sultan Al-A'zim
Az al-dunya wa I-din Abu
Al-Fath Kayka'us ibn
Kay Khusru:
"The Sultan, the greatest,
The most powerful of this world and the hereafter, the father
From Faith, Kay Kwus [II], son of
Kay Khusrû. "
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham - Kayka'us II 658 (1260) from Western Provinces (Rûm Sultanate) made of Silver weighing 2.8 g is that it features an intricate design on both sides, including an inscription in Arabic on one side and an image of a ruler on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during the time of the Rûm Sultanate, which was a Turkish state that existed from the 11th to the 14th century in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The coin's design and materials reflect the cultural and economic influences of the time period, making it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.