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Dirham - Qilij Arslan IV 2nd reign ND
| Silver | 2.96 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Provinces (Rûm) (Rûm Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Kilij Arslan IV (1248-1249, 1262-1266) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1257-1266 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1016-1308) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#327853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inside a beaded circle, the titulature of the Sultan written in four lines and separated in two by an arabesque.
Script: Arabic
Comment
Ref: Stephen Album 1230; ICV 1353There are a few varieties and at least 15 mints all cataloged in Album# 1230
courtesy of "Checklist of Islamic Coins, 3rd edition, Stephen Album" free to download.
This one is from Gümüshbazar ("copper bazaar" mint) and has the seal in the center of the reverse.
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=4703918
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the second reign of Qilij Arslan IV, who was the Sultan of the Rum Sultanate, a Turkish state that existed in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) from the 13th to the 14th century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the Sultan and the date of issue, which is a common feature of Islamic coins from that time period. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 2.96 grams suggests that it was a widely used and circulated coin during its time.