Seljuks. Rum. Malikshah II ibn Qilich Arslan II, AE Fals. NM. circa AH 580s / AD 1180s

Islamic. Seljuks. Rum. Malikshah II ibn Qilich Arslan II, AE Fals (bronze, 2.38g, 19mm). NM. circa AH 580s / AD 1180s

Arabic Title: السلاجقة، سلاجقة الروم، ملكشاه الثاني بن قلج أرسلان الثاني، فلس نحاسي، بدون دار ضرب، حوالي ثمانينات القرن السادس الهجري (580هـ)

Obv: Facing horseman riding to right with left hand raised and being crowned by winged figure (Angel?).

Rev: Legend in Arabic in three lines (title and name)

Ref: Izmirlier 44

Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF (exeptional for this type)

Note: Belonging to the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum under Malikshah II ibn Kilij Arslan II (late 12th century AD), this issue reflects a period of internal rivalry and succession struggles following the reign of Kilij Arslan II. The sultanate experienced fragmentation among competing heirs, weakening central authority while maintaining control over key parts of Anatolia. This era was marked by shifting alliances, regional instability, and continued interaction with Byzantine territories and Crusader states.