Watch List notes:

ISLAMIC, Seljuks. Rum. Rukn al-Din Sulayman II, AH 592-600 / AD 1196-1204. Dirham (Silver, 22 mm, 2.87 g), citing the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir li-Din Allah (1180-1225), Madinat Aksara, AH 596 = AD 1199/1200. Rukn al-Din Sulayman II riding to right and holding three-forked scepter in his right hand and reins; behind, six-pointed star or sun; below horse, trefoil knot. Broome 53 (593 as possible date). Izmirlier 76. Deposits and with minor scratches, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Heritage 60, 17 November 2018, 5681.