The Sultanate of Rûm — Silver Dirham of Post-Manzikert Anatolia

Own a Coin from the Islamic Sultanate That Inherited Rome's Land

A real silver dirham from the Sultanate of Rum — struck by the Seljuk rulers who transformed former Byzantine territory into one of the medieval world's most powerful Islamic states.

$75.60

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🕌 Struck between 1219–1283 AD at the height of Seljuk power in Anatolia
✍️ Features Arabic calligraphy of the Shahada — the Islamic declaration of faith
🤲 A real piece of medieval history connecting Rome, Islam, and the Crusades

Own This Piece of History

Why This Coin Matters

After the Byzantine defeat at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, Anatolia gradually passed into Turkish hands. The Seljuks named their new realm "Rum" — from Rome — because they understood they had inherited the lands of the ancient Roman Empire. From their capital at Konya, they built a court that blended Persian tradition, Turkic military power, and Byzantine urban civilization.

This dirham circulated along Anatolia's great trade routes, connecting the Mediterranean to Persia and the wider Islamic world. Its refined Arabic calligraphy replaced the imperial portraits of Rome — a deliberate statement of a new civilization taking root in ancient soil.

This is a coin from the era that shaped the Crusades, redrew the map of the medieval world, and set the stage for the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Few artifacts carry that much history in a single object.

Perfect for:

• Medieval history and Islamic history enthusiasts
• Collectors of Byzantine and Crusader era coins
• History lovers who want something rare and real
• Anyone looking for a meaningful, unique gift

What You'll Receive

• One authentic Sultanate of Rum silver dirham
• Denomination: Silver Dirham (widely circulated trade coin)
• NGC certified for authenticity
• Struck 1219–1283 AD — similar to examples shown (each coin is unique)

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• Guaranteed authentic ancient coin
• Carefully sourced and verified
• 30-day return policy
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