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Dirham - Kaykhusraw III
| Silver | 2.88 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rûm Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Kaykhusraw III (1266-1284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 677-681 (1279-1283) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1016-1308) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.88 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#153897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inside a beaded circle, the titulature of the sultan.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
السلطان الأعظم
غياث الدنيا و الدين
كيخسرو بن قلج أرسلان
Translation:
Al-Sultan Al-A'zim
Ghayath al-dunyā wa I-dîn
Kay Khusraw ibn Kilij Arslan:
"The sultan, the greatest,
The helpers of this world and the hereafter,
Kay Khusraw [III], son of Kilij Arslan [IV]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Kaykhusraw III 677-681 (1279-1283) from Rûm Sultanate made of Silver weighing 2.88 g is that it features an intricate design, including an inscription in Arabic that reads "Al-Sultanu al-Azam" (The Greatest Sultan) on one side, and a depiction of a lion on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Kaykhusraw III, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
