© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Kayka'us II Konya ND
| Silver | 3.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Rûm Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Kaykaus II (1246-1262) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1246-1260 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1016-1308) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Reverse center:
السلطان الأعظم ظل الله في العالم عز الدنيا و الدين كيكاوس بن كيخسرو
Reverse margin:
ضرب هذا الدرهم بقونية
Translation:
Reverse center:
the great sultan, Allah’s shadow in the world, the glory of the worldly life and religion, Kayka’us Ibn Kaykhusraw
Reverse margin:
this dirham was struck in Konya
Comment
Despite there is no numerical date, there is a date in words at the obverse which is sometimes almost unreadableInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 is made of silver and weighs 3.02 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time. The fact that it has survived to this day and is still in circulation among collectors is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
