Obverse © Pavle Chumburide – Reverse © Pavle Chumburidze
Obverse © Pavle Chumburide – Reverse © Pavle Chumburidze
½ Bisti - Teimuraz II with Heraclius II
| Copper | 8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli (1490-1762) |
|---|---|
| King | Teimuraz II (თეიმურაზ II) (1744-1762) |
| Prince | Heraclius II (ერეკლე II) (1744-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1166-1169 (1753-1756) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Bisti (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Falcon to the left, killing a crane
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two rulers, Teimuraz II and Heraclius II, who were both influential figures in Georgian history. Teimuraz II was a king of Kartli who ruled from 1744 to 1762, while Heraclius II was a king of Kakheti who ruled from 1744 to 1756. The coin was minted during a time when both kingdoms were united under a single ruler, and it is a unique example of a coin that features two rulers from different kingdoms.
