© D.Mikeladze
© D.Mikeladze
Æ - Rusudan I
1227 year| Copper | 6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Rusudan I (რუსუდანი I) (1223-1245) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1227 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
4-line Arabic legend within dotted or linear circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الملكة لملوك و الملكات
جلال الدنيا والدين
روسدان بنت تامار ظهير المسيح
اعز الله انصاره
Translation:
Queen of the Kings and Queens
Glory of the world, kingdom and faith
Rusudan, daughter of Tamar
Follower of the Messiah
May God increase her victories
Edge
Hammered
Comment
Comment 1.Varieties of ႰႱႬ ( RSN) letters and tilde style are plenty
Varieties of outer circle of reverse:
Rev.1. dotted circle
Rev.2. linear circle
Varieties of letters in the date formula ႵႩႬჃႫႦ
1. inverted Ⴌ in ႵႩႬჃႫႦ
2. Error letter Ⴊ instead of Ⴋ and wrong date as a result. 437 = 1217 AD (only 1 piece reported)
3. Countermarks, founded on this type.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ - Rusudan I 1227 from Georgia, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Queen Rusudan I, who was the first female ruler of Georgia. She ruled the kingdom from 1223 to 1245 and was known for her efforts to strengthen the country's economy and military. The coin's design features an image of the queen on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the country's Christian faith. It's a unique piece of history that provides a glimpse into the life and reign of this powerful female leader.
