Fals/Dirham - Shams al-Din Ildegiz (citing Seljuq Arslan) ND (1137-1175) front Fals/Dirham - Shams al-Din Ildegiz (citing Seljuq Arslan) ND (1137-1175) back
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Fals/Dirham - Shams al-Din Ildegiz citing Seljuq Arslan ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Ildegizid dynasty
Governor
Shams al-Din Eldigüz (circa 1135-1175)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1137-1175
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#413316
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Comment

"1899.1 AE Fals (or Dirham), Seljuq overlord Arslan

R [Rare]

All subtypes of #1899 vary in weight between about 6 and 16 grams, with considerable variation within each subtype."

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in both Arabic and Persian, reflecting the multicultural nature of the Ildegizid dynasty.