Coins of Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II Period in Bursa Archeology Museum

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Coins of Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II Period in Bursa Archeology Museum

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N.A.

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Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Selçuklu Arkeolojisi

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Art-Sanat Issue 22, pp.507-549

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Article

Publication Date:

8/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

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2001326613

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2148-3582

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 Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II ascended to the throne of the Anatolian Seljuk State at a young age after the death of his father, Ala al-Din Kayqubad I. During this period, the state, at its peak, entered into a process of collapse due to the Baba Ishak Rebellion and the Battle of Köse Dağ. Des pite being a controversial figure in terms of state administration and personal life, Kaykhusraw II stands out for his activities in the field of art, especially architecture, during this period. This situation can also be observed in the coins minted by the Sultan. Within the scope of this study, aims to examine the coins belonging to the period of Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II in the Bursa Archaeological Museum and to indicate their place and importance in Turkish art. In this regard, 99 coins registered in the museum inventory were identified. In terms of general condition, the majority of the surviving artifacts that have reached the present day in intact condition were produced using the minting technique. The pieces date between 634 AH AD 1237 and 644 AH AD 124647. The majority of the pieces were made of silver but copper is also used. The coins were minted in Sivas, Konya and Ankara. Geometric, figurative, and botanical decorative elements were used to enliven the surface. While geometric elements are mostly used, the composition consisting of a lion and a sun-face appears as an important group in Turkish art. The analyzed artifacts are divided into 4 types in terms of ornamentation and writing arrangements, which provide important information on dating and minting location.

 Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II ascended to the throne of the Anatolian Seljuk State at a young age after the death of his father, Ala al-Din Kayqubad I. During this period, the state, at its peak, entered into a process of collapse due to the Baba Ishak Rebellion and the Battle of Köse Dağ. Des pite being a controversial figure in terms of state administration and personal life, Kaykhusraw II stands out for his activities in the field of art, especially architecture, during this period. This situation can also be observed in the coins minted by the Sultan. Within the scope of this study, aims to examine the coins belonging to the period of Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II in the Bursa Archaeological Museum and to indicate their place and importance in Turkish art. In this regard, 99 coins registered in the museum inventory were identified. In terms of general condition, the majority of the surviving artifacts that have reached the present day in intact condition were produced using the minting technique. The pieces date between 634 AH AD 1237 and 644 AH AD 124647. The majority of the pieces were made of silver but copper is also used. The coins were minted in Sivas, Konya and Ankara. Geometric, figurative, and botanical decorative elements were used to enliven the surface. While geometric elements are mostly used, the composition consisting of a lion and a sun-face appears as an important group in Turkish art. The analyzed artifacts are divided into 4 types in terms of ornamentation and writing arrangements, which provide important information on dating and minting location.

 Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II ascended to the throne of the Anatolian Seljuk State at a young age after the death of his father, Ala al-Din Kayqubad I. During this period, the state, at its peak, entered into a process of collapse due to the Baba Ishak Rebellion and the Battle of Köse Dağ. Des pite being a controversial figure in terms of state administration and personal life, Kaykhusraw II stands out for his activities in the field of art, especially architecture, during this period. This situation can also be observed in the coins minted by the Sultan. Within the scope of this study, aims to examine the coins belonging to the period of Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II in the Bursa Archaeological Museum and to indicate their place and importance in Turkish art. In this regard, 99 coins registered in the museum inventory were identified. In terms of general condition, the majority of the surviving artifacts that have reached the present day in intact condition were produced using the minting technique. The pieces date between 634 AH AD 1237 and 644 AH AD 124647. The majority of the pieces were made of silver but copper is also used. The coins were minted in Sivas, Konya and Ankara. Geometric, figurative, and botanical decorative elements were used to enliven the surface. While geometric elements are mostly used, the composition consisting of a lion and a sun-face appears as an important group in Turkish art. The analyzed artifacts are divided into 4 types in terms of ornamentation and writing arrangements, which provide important information on dating and minting location.

 II. Gıyâseddin Keyhusrev, babası I. Alâeddin Keykubadın ölümü üzerine genç yaşta Anadolu Selçuklu Devletinin başına geçmiştir. Bu dönemde zirve noktasında olan devlet yaşanan Baba İshak İsyanı ve Kösedağ Savaşı neticesinde yıkılma sürecine girmiştir. Devlet idaresi ve özel yaşantısı ile tartışılan bir isim olmasına rağmen II. Keyhusrevin bu dönemde gerçekleştirdiği sanat ve özellikle mimari alanındaki faaliyetler dikkat çekmektedir. Bu durum sultanın bastırdığı sikkelerde de gözlenmektedir. Çalışma kapsamında Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesindeki II. Gıyâseddin Keyhusrev Dönemine ait sikkelerin incelenerek Türk sanatı içerisindeki yeri ve öneminin belirtilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu bağlamda müze envanterine kayıtlı 99 adet sikke tespit edilmiştir. Genel durumları itibariyle çoğunluğu günümüze sağlam ulaşan sikkeler darp tekniğiyle üretilmiştir. H 634 M 1237 ile H 644 M 1246-1247 tarihleri arasına ait sikkelerin çoğunluğu gümüş malzemeyle üretilmiş ayrıca bakır malzeme de kullanılmıştır. Basım yerleri olarak Sivas, Konya ve Ankara yerleşimleri görülmektedir. Geometrik, figürlü ve bitkisel süsleme unsurları yüzeyi hareketlendirmede tercih edilmiştir. En çok geometrik unsurlar kullanılırken aslan ve güneş-yüzden oluşan kompozisyon Türk sanatı içerisinde önemli bir grup olarak belirmektedir. İncelenen eserler süsleme ve yazı düzenlemeleri itibarıyla tarihlendirme ve basım yeri tespiti konusunda önemli bilgiler sunan 4 tipe ayrılmaktadır.

Article Details

Coins of Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II Period in Bursa Archeology Museum

Authors:

N.A.

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Selçuklu Arkeolojisi

Journal:

Art-Sanat Issue 22, pp.507-549

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326613

pISSN:

2148-3582

Anatolian Seljuk art

Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II

Bursa Archaeology Museum

lion and sun-face

coin

metal artAnadolu Selçuklu Sanatı

II. Gıyâseddin Keyhusrev

Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi

aslan ve güneş-yüz

sikke

maden sanatı

Issues

Article Details

Authors: N.A.

Publisher: Istanbul University

Main Topics: Selçuklu Arkeolojisi

Journal: Art-Sanat Issue 22, pp.507-549

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001326613

pISSN: 2148-3582

Issues

Authors:

N.A.

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Selçuklu Arkeolojisi

Journal:

Art-Sanat Issue 22, pp.507-549

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001326613

pISSN:

2148-3582