★ Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue ★

ISLAMIC, Seljuks. Rum. Rukn al-Din Sulayman II, AH 592-600 / AD 1196-1204. Dirham (Silver, 24 mm, 3.28 g, 3 h), Kayseri, AH 598 = AD 1201/2. Rukn al-Din Sulayman II riding to right and holding three-forked scepter in his right hand and reins; behind and before, eight-pointed star; below horse, ornament. Broome 50v(ii). Izmirlier 88. An extremely rare variety of a very rare type. In exceptional condition for this difficult issue. Two minor flan cracks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

This variety has the word 'Burhan' at the end of the fourth line of the inner reverse field.