Dirham - Mas'ud I Anatolia ND
| Silver | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rûm Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mesud I (1116-1156) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1116-1156 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1016-1308) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Mas'ud I (Anatolia) ND (1116-1156) from Rûm Sultanate made of Silver weighing 2.5 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Byzantine influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the name and title of Sultan Mas'ud I, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Byzantine Emperor Constantine IX, indicating the cultural exchange and artistic fusion that characterized the Rûm Sultanate during its reign.
