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Dirham - Kayka'us II Konya
650 (1253) year| Silver | 2.92 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rûm Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Kaykaus II (1246-1262) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 650 (1253) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1016-1308) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#138065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was issued during the reign of Kayka'us II, who was the Sultan of the Rûm Sultanate from 1246 to 1260. The Rûm Sultanate was a Turkish state that was established in the 13th century and lasted until the 14th century. The coin's minting date, 650 AH (1253 AD), falls within the reign of Kayka'us II, making it a valuable piece of history for numismatists and historians.
