© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
½ Bisti - Teimuraz II
1162 (1749) year| Copper | 9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli (1490-1762) |
|---|---|
| King | Teimuraz II (თეიმურაზ II) (1744-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1162 (1749) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Bisti (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Persian inscription. Date and Mintname
Lettering: فليس / ضرب / فلوس / ١١٦٢
Translation:
1162
Struck in Tiflis
Edge
Irregular hammered
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Bisti - Teimuraz II 1162 (1749) coin from Georgia is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a cross, which is a common feature on Christian coins, while the reverse side features Arabic script and a depiction of a lion, which is a symbol commonly associated with Islamic art. This blending of religious motifs reflects the complex cultural and religious landscape of Georgia during the 18th century, when the country was situated at the crossroads of Christian Europe and the Islamic Middle East.
