Abazi


Silver (.917)	3.15 g	19 mm

Description

Issuer	Georgia › Georgia within the Russian Empire (1801-1918)
Period	Russian Empire (1801-1918)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1804-1831
Value	Abazi = 20 Kopeks (0.2)
Currency	Abazi (1804-1833)
Composition	Silver (.917)
Weight	3.15 g
Diameter	19 mm
Shape	Round
Demonetized	1831
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#76547
Rarity index	85%

Reverse

Denomination in Persian Dinars, but by Georgian lettering. " ს " = 200 Dinars

Georgian inscription

year composed by Georgian letters

Lettering:
ს
ქართული
თეთრი

Translation:
ს = 200

Georgian Tetri ( "white" ) - means white,silver coin

Edge

Reeded. Oblique reeds

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 Initials:

П.З - Peter Zaitsev
А.Т. - Alexander Trifonov
А.К. - Aleksey Karpinskiy
В.К. - Vasiliy Kleimionov

Interesting fact

The Abazi coin from Georgia, which was part of the Russian Empire during its minting period, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver, it was designed with a unique blend of Georgian and Russian influences, showcasing the cultural diversity of the region during that time.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1805 П.З.	18600	-	-	-	-	-	-
1806 П.З.	23000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1807 А.К.	9254	-	-	-	-	-	-
1808 А.К.	13700	-	-	-	-	-	-
1809 А.К.	16700	-	-	-	-	-	-
1810 А.Т.	4299	-	-	-	-	-	-
1811 А.Т.	837	-	-	-	-	-	-
1812 А.Т.	8576	-	-	-	-	-	-
1813 А.Т.	6811	-	-	-	-	-	-
1814 А.Т.	2891	-	-	-	-	-	-
1815 А.Т.	3279	-	-	-	-	-	-
1816 А.Т.	5155	-	-	-	-	-	-
1817 А.Т.	6877	-	-	-	-	-	-
1818 А.Т.	8448	-	-	-	-	-	-
1819 А.Т.	10400	-	-	-	-	-	-
1820 А.Т.	12300	-	-	-	-	-	-
1821 А.Т.	13600	-	-	-	-	-	-
1822 А.Т.	4718	-	-	-	-	-	-
1823 А.К.	5206	-	-	-	-	-	-
1824 А.К.	5491	-	-	-	-	-	-
1826 А.Т.	5438	-	-	-	-	-	-