© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
½ Bisti anonymous Rhinoceros
1112 (1701) year| Copper | 9.8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli (1490-1762) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1112 (1701) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Bisti (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Persian inscription
Lettering:
١١١٢
فلوس
ضرب
تفليس
Translation:
1112
Struck
Fulus
Tiflis
Edge
Irregularly hammered
Comment
Frequently head or back end of animal is off coin. (in this particular coin rhino`s head is partially off coin)Interesting fact
The ½ Bisti anonymous (Rhinoceros) coin from the Kingdom of Kartli (1490-1762) in Georgia is interesting because it features a unique design of a rhinoceros on one side, while the other side is blank. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency in a specific region or community, and the blank side may have been left for the user to stamp their own mark or symbol. Additionally, the fact that it is made of copper and weighs 9.8g suggests that it was a significant amount of money at the time, and its circulation may have been limited to certain areas or groups.
