Dirham of Ghiyath al-Din Kai Khusrau II (r. 1239–46); Astrological Device (Sun-Lion), dated A.H. 638/ A.D. 1240–41, Mint Turkey, Konya, Silver, Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Coins, Gold and silver coins were considered high-value money, used and traded over long distances. It was the principal form of currency used by high-ranking officials to pay land tax or iqta‘ (revenue from grants of land)
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Dirham, Ghiyath al-Din Kai Khusrau II, r, 1239–46, Astrological Device, Sun-Lion, dated .H, 638/ .D, 1240–41, Mint Turkey, Konya, Silver, Diam, 7/8, 2.2 cm, Coins, Gold, silver coins, considered high-value money, traded, long distances, principal form, currency, high-ranking officials, pay land, tax, iqta‘, revenue, grants, land
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