Tashir-Dzoraget, Kingdom of
Æ Follis - Kiurike II ND (1048-1100) front Æ Follis - Kiurike II ND (1048-1100) back
Æ Follis - Kiurike II ND (1048-1100) photo
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Æ Follis - Kiurike II ND (1048-1100) front Æ Follis - Kiurike II ND (1048-1100) back
© Stacks Bowers

Æ Follis - Kiurike II ND

 
Bronze 7.11 g -
Description
Issuer
 Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget
King
 Kiurike II (1048-1089)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1048-1100
Value
 Follis (1)
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 7.11 g
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-08
References
Numista
 N#196088
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Five lines of Armenian inscription.

Translation: May the Lord help Kiurike the Kouropalates

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Kiurike II on one side and a cross on the other, indicating the influence of Christianity during his reign.