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Dirham of Kai Khosrau II, Seljuq dynasty, AH 639 (1241-1242), Struck at Sivas (in modern Turkey). The Seljuq dynasty of Anatolia (1081-1307), also known as the Seljuqs of Rum, were a branch of the Great Seljuqs, based at their capital at Konya (modern Turkey). They minted coins predominantly in copper and in silver. The coins of the Seljuq sultan Kai Khosrau II (reigned 1237-46) are characterized by the adoption of the symbol of the lion and sun, together an astrological symbol for the sign Leo. It is an image that continues to be used sporadically on Islamic coins and was adopted by the Qajar dynasty of Iran (1794-1925) as their national symbol.The Rum Seljuqs also adopted ancient Persian names: Kai Khosrau was a Sasanian king of Iran in pre-Islamic times. His legendary exploits are described in the national epic of Iran, the Shahnama ('Book of Kings') written by the poet Firdausi (about 940-1020).
CM, BMC OR 3 no. 207

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART200674

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 1421px × 1600px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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