Seljuq and Rum, temp. Rukn al-Din Sulayman b. Qilich Arslan, As Malik, AE Dirham, Horseman Type, AH 582-593 / AD 1186-1197

Seljuq and Rum, temp. Rukn al-Din Sulayman b. Qilich Arslan, As Malik, AE Dirham(copper,6.92g,27.7mm), Horseman Type, AH 582-593 / AD 1186-1197

Arabic Title : إسلامية، سلجوقيو روم، في عهد ركن الدين سليمان بن قلج أرسلان، آس ملك، درهم نحاسي، نوع الفارس، ٥٨٢-٥٩٣ هـ

Era/Ruler: Seljuq and Rum, temp. Rukn al-Din Sulayman b. Qilich Arslan

Mint/Date : Anatolia?, AH 582-593 / AD 1186-1197

Denom : AE Copper Dirham

Wt/Dia : 6.92 g / 27.7 mm

Obv: Horseman advancing right, holding mace; star to left

Rev: Legend citing Rukn al-Din Sulayman bin Qilich Arslan, mint, and AH date

Ref: Album 1205.1

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (some roughness with brown and earthen surfaces)

Note: Rukn al-Din Sulayman bin Qilich Arslan was a significant ruler of the Seljuqs of Rum, governing parts of Anatolia during the medieval Islamic period. He assumed the title of Malik, signifying his authority as a sovereign ruler. The coin's design, featuring a horseman, is characteristic of Seljuq coinage and reflects the importance of equestrian culture in medieval Islamic society. Such imagery often symbolized military strength and authority. The AE Dirham denomination was commonly used in trade and commerce during this period. These coins typically featured Islamic calligraphy and geometric patterns, reflecting the artistic and cultural influences of the time.