2 Puli ½ Bisti


Copper	7.77 g	24 mm

Description

Issuer	Georgia › Georgia within the Russian Empire (1801-1918)
Period	Russian Empire (1801-1918)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1804-1810
Value	2 Puli = 1 Kopeck (0.01)
Currency	Abazi (1804-1833)
Composition	Copper
Weight	7.77 g
Diameter	24 mm
Shape	Round
Demonetized	1810
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#76433
Rarity index	85%

Reverse

Denomination in Persian Dinars, but by Georgian lettering. " ი " = 10 (Dinars)

2-line Georgian inscription in the center

Lettering year by Georgian lettering

Lettering:
ი
ქართული
ფული

Translation:
ი = 10
Georgian
Coin

Engravers: Peter Zaitsev, Alexei Karpinski

Edge

Milled

Comment

For easy counting of years, here are most useful letters:

Monetary system in Georgia during Russian coinage for Georgia (1804 - 1835)
1 Abaz = 10 Bisti.
1 Bisti = 2 Russian Kopeks
1/4 Bisti (Puli) = Russian Denga (half Kopek).
1 Russian Rouble = 5 Abaz

Engravers

П.З - Peter Zaitsev 1804-1806
А.К. - 1806 - 1810

Interesting fact

The 2 Puli (½ Bisti) coin from Georgia, issued between 1804 and 1810, is interesting because it was minted during a brief period of time when Georgia was part of the Russian Empire. This coin was made of copper and weighed 7.77 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size and denomination at the time. Additionally, the design of the coin features a unique blend of Georgian and Russian elements, reflecting the cultural and political influences of the era.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1804	3000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1805	2994	-	-	-	-	-	-
1806	34000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1808	12000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1810	50000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Puli (½ Bisti) 1804-1810 coin.

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