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Fals - Mas'ud ibn Kilij Arslan Facing Bust Type
| Issuer | Rûm Sultanate |
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| Year | 1116-1156 AD |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Frontal facing bust of the sultan depicted in Byzantine-influenced style, positioned centrally within the field. The effigy is shown with stylized features characteristic of Seljuk Rum coinage of the early 12th century, with flanking attendant figures or decorative elements on either side. The design reflects a deliberate adoption of Byzantine iconographic conventions adapted to Islamic artistic sensibilities. The overall relief is low and the strike is typical of hammered copper coinage of the period, resulting in a somewhat irregular flan. |
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| Reverse description | Central field occupied by a bold multi-line Arabic Kufic-style inscription arranged within a decorative border or cartouche, giving the coin a distinct architectural appearance. The legend records the name and titles of Sultan Mas'ud ibn Kilij Arslan, ruler of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum. Surrounding the inscription are small decorative elements in the field, consistent with the typology of Album 1192. The strike is characteristic of hammered copper production, with moderate die alignment and slight flan irregularity typical of medieval Anatolian mints. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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