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½ Bisti Anonymous Lion attacking prey
1148 (1735) year| - | 8.2 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli (1490-1762) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Alexander III (ალექსანდრე III) (1735-1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1148 (1735) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Bisti (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#376438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Persian
Lettering:
فلس ضرب تفلس
١١۴۸
Translation:
Fulus Zarb Tiflis
Fulus Struck in Tiflis
Comment
Dates appear in one of three places:a. Above the dividing line on the reverse, but beneath the script;
b. Above the word ضرب; or
c. At the very bottom
The only known date for this coin is 1148 AH.
These are associated with Alexander Batonishvili III but lack his name.
Weights range from 7.44 - 9.54 grams.
Diameter ranges from 22-26 mm.
There is also a puli that is nearly identical to this half bisti, but its diameter is 20 mm and weight ranges from 3.67 - 4.58 grams.
Interesting fact
The ½ Bisti Anonymous coin from the Kingdom of Kartli (1490-1762) is notable for its unique design, which features a lion attacking prey. This design was not commonly used in Georgian coinage, and it's believed that it was inspired by the coat of arms of the royal family of Kartli. The lion symbolized courage, strength, and royal power, and it was often used in heraldry to represent these values. The fact that this design was used on a circulating coin suggests that the ruling family wanted to promote their image as powerful and strong leaders.
