½ Abazi 1804-1833 front ½ Abazi 1804-1833 back
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½ Abazi

 
Silver (.917) 1.58 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Georgia › Georgia within the Russian Empire (1801-1918)
Period
Russian Empire (1801-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1804-1833
Value
½ Abazi = 10 Kopeck (0.1)
Currency
Abazi (1804-1833)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
1.58 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
1833
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#76541
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Denomination in Persian Dinars, but by Georgian lettering. " რ " = 100 Dinars

Georgian inscription

year composed by Georgian letters

Lettering:

ქართული
თეთრი

Translation:
რ = 100

Georgian Tetri ( "white" ) - means white,silver coin

Edge

Reeded. Oblique reeds

Comment

For easy counting of years, here are most useful letters:



Monetary system in Georgia during Russian coinage for Georgia (1804 - 1835)
1 Abaz = 10 Bisti.
1 Bisti = 2 Russian Kopeks
1/4 Bisti (Puli) = Russian Denga (half Kopek).
1 Russian Rouble = 5 Abaz

Engravers Initials:

П.З - Peter Zaitsev
А.Т. - Alexander Trifonov
А.К. - Aleksey Karpinskiy
В.К. - Vasiliy Kleimionov

Interesting fact

The ½ Abazi coin from Georgia, issued between 1804 and 1833, is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic change in the region. Georgia was part of the Russian Empire at the time, and the coin's design reflects this, featuring the Russian imperial eagle on one side and the Georgian coat of arms on the other. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and it weighed 1.58 grams, making it a substantial coin for its size. Overall, this coin offers a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Georgia during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1804 П.З. 5000 - - - - - -
1805 П.З. 4090 - - - - - -
1806 А.К. 1070 - - - - - -
1807 А.К. 80 - - - - - -
1810 А.Т. 390 - - - - - -
1813 А.Т. 2000 - - - - - -
1820 А.Т. 4000 - - - - - -
1822 А.К. 1000 - - - - - -
1823 А.К. 4000 - - - - - -
1824 А.К. 4000 - - - - - -
1826 А.Т. 5000 - - - - - -
1827 А.Т. 7000 - - - - - -
1828 А.Т. 16000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Abazi 1804-1833 coin.