Obverse © Pavle Chumburide – Reverse © Pavle Chumburidze
Obverse © Pavle Chumburide – Reverse © Pavle Chumburidze
½ Bisti - Heraclius II Bagrationi Coat of Arms
1179 (1766) year| Copper | 8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti (1762-1801) |
|---|---|
| King | Heraclius II (ერეკლე II) (1762-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1179 (1766) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Bisti (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
In different frames, Georgian Asomtavruli legend in abbreviation for the name of Erekle
Scripts: Georgian (Asomtavruli), Persian
Lettering:
ႰႩႪ
ضرب
١١٧٩
تفليس
ضرب
Translation:
RKL ( for eReKLe)
Struck
1179
Tiflis
Edge
Irregular hammered
Comment
1. Countermarks , exising on this coin
2.Two varieties of year 1179 lettering
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Bagrationi Coat of Arms, which is the coat of arms of the Bagrationi dynasty, a royal family that ruled Georgia for over 1,000 years. The Bagrationi Coat of Arms is a symbol of Georgian royalty and is still used today as a symbol of national identity and pride.
