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

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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.