© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
½ Bisti - George XII
1213 (1799) year| Copper | 10 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti (1762-1801) |
|---|---|
| King | George XII (გიორგი XII) (1798-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1213 (1799) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Bisti (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 1801 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Name above in Georgian (Asomtavruli alphabet) , mint and date (Persian, Hijri) inside a beaded circle
Scripts: Georgian (Asomtavruli), Persian
Lettering:
ႢႨ ႭႰႢႨ
تفلیس
١٢١٣
Translation:
GIORGI
Tiflis
1213
Edge
Irregular hammered
Interesting fact
The ½ Bisti coin from Georgia, minted in 1799 during the reign of George XII, features an unusual design element - a small image of a lion on the reverse side, which was not commonly seen on coins of that time and region.
