Rûm Sultanate Dirham - Kaykhusraw II citing caliph Al-Mustansir, 639 – 641
Lion and Sun type - Seljuq sultans of Rum Konya mint
Information
Country
Rûm Sultanate
Rûm Sultanate
Currency
Dinar
(1016 – 1308)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Dirham
Year
639 – 641
Ruler
Kaykhusraw II
(1237–1246)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Dirham from Rûm Sultanate. Issued from 639 to 641. Struck in Silver. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Lion passant to right, above a sun in radiance, star to the left and right of sun. Inscribed in Arabic, in Kufic above. (the Imam al-Mustansir, Commander of the Faithful)
- Reverse
- Three lines Arabic Naskhi lettering . Circular Arabic inscription for the mint and date around margin. (The Great Sultan, Ghiyath al-Dunya wa-l-Din Kay Khusraw bin Kay Qubadh Struck in Konya (Quniya) in the year 641)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 641 (1243) | — | |||
| 640 (1242) | — | 6% | ||
| 639 (1241) | — |
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