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Dirham - Mas'ud II type IX
| Silver | 2.91 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rûm Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mesud II (1284-1297,1300-1302,1303-1308) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 689-692 (1290-1293) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1016-1308) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#153947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Inside a beaded ring, the seal of the Sultan followed by his titulature.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
العظمة لله
الملك الأعظم
غياث الدنيا و الدين
أبو الفتح مسعود
بن كيكاوس
Translation:
al-'Azmat lillah:
"The Greatness of God."
Al-Sultan Al-A'zim
Ghayath al-dunyā wa I-dîn
Abu'l-Fath Mas'ud
ibn Kayka'us:
"The Sultan, the greatest,
The helpers of this world and the hereafter,
The father of the Faith, Mas'ud [II],
Son of Kay-kawus [II]. "
Comment
First Reign 1284-1296 ADSecond Reign 1303-1307 AD
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Mas'ud II (type IX) 689-692 (1290-1293) from Rûm Sultanate made of Silver weighing 2.91 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name and title of the Sultan, Mas'ud II, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a Mongolian horseman, reflecting the influence of the Mongol Empire that had conquered much of the Islamic world at the time. This blending of cultural styles is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Rûm Sultanate, which was known for its artistic and cultural achievements during its time.
