Fulus of Sulayman Shah, with Horseman right and Kufic legend c. 12th century

Curator: Here we have a 'Fulus of Sulayman Shah,' a coin depicting a horseman and bearing a Kufic legend. Editor: Its rough texture and dark patina evoke a sense of antiquity. The damage almost makes you wonder about its history. Curator: Indeed, it's a material remnant of Rukn ad-Din Sulayman Shah's reign, offering insights into the political and economic life of the period. Coins like this were important instruments of power, carrying messages of legitimacy. Editor: I’m struck by the form—the circular shape, the incised imagery, and that repetitive Kufic script bordering the edges. It's a self-contained aesthetic system. Curator: Absolutely, the imagery and inscription served as visual declarations, connecting the ruler to notions of power and faith. Editor: Seeing it here, like this, makes you think about the object's symbolic endurance. Curator: Yes, it provides a tangible link to a long-vanished world.