© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
½ Bisti anonymous Beast ND
1645 year| Copper | 10.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli (1490-1762) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1645 |
| Value | ½ Bisti (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Stylized Persian lettering in three lines, as usual most text is off planchet
Lettering:
فلوس
ضرب
تفليس
Translation:
Fulus
Struck
Tiflis
Edge
Irregular hammered
Interesting fact
The ½ Bisti anonymous (Beast) coin from the Kingdom of Kartli (1490-1762) in Georgia is interesting because it features a unique design element - a beast with a crown on its head, which is believed to symbolize the power and strength of the kingdom.
