Seljuks of Rum, temp. Qilij Arslan II, AE Fals, Anatolia Mint, AH 551 - 588 / AD 1156 - 1192 - RR

Seljuks of Rum, temp. Qilij Arslan II, AE Fals(copper,3.12g,21mm), Anatolia Mint, AH 551 - 588 / AD 1156 - 1192

Arabic Title : إسلامية، سلاجقة الروم، في عهد قلج أرسلان الثاني، فلس نحاسي، ضرب في الأناضول، ٥٥١-٥٨٨ هـ

Era/Ruler: Seljuks of Rum, time Qilij Arslan II

Mint/Date : Anatolia, AH 551 - 588 / AD 1156 - 1192

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 3.12 g / 21 mm

Obv: Horseman to right, holding

Rev: "Al-Sultan, Al-Mo'azam, Qilij Arslan, ibn Mas'ud"; around, a grenetis

Ref: Album 1194.1

Rarity/Choice: Scarce, VF (some weakness on obverse otherwise display appealing earthy patina)

Note: The Seljuks of Rum, a branch of the Seljuk Empire, ruled parts of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) during the medieval Islamic period. Qilij Arslan II was one of the notable rulers of this dynasty. Fals coins were a common denomination of copper coinage used for everyday transactions within the Seljuk territories.