Help with turkish coin

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Makanudo, Dec 29, 2017.

  1. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    I got this coin narrowed down to Seljuq dinasty. Please correct me if I am wrong and point me in the right direction.
    Thanks!

    Weight 2.95gr
    Diameter 22.5mm

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    Makanudo, Dec 29, 2017
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  3. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Cool looking coin. Not my area of expertise at all but someone will know.

    :)
     
    Theodosius, Dec 29, 2017
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  4. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Thanks T!
     
    Makanudo, Dec 29, 2017
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  5. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Any ideas anyone?
     
    Makanudo, Dec 30, 2017
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  6. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

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    Gil-galad, Dec 30, 2017
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  7. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Looks like you are correct. Absolutely!
    Thanks @Gil-galad
     
    Makanudo, Dec 30, 2017
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  8. Pellinore

    Pellinore Well-Known Member

    Keykubad, by the way, is a name with an ancient background. Key or Kay means King (just like 'malik'), and Kubad comes from the old Persian name Kavadh, that you might know from some of the Sasanian Great Kings of the 5th and 6th century.
     
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  9. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the info.
    I always prefer to know the etimology of a name .
     
    Makanudo, Dec 31, 2017
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