Bisti
| Copper | 15.55 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Georgia within the Russian Empire (1801-1918) |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Empire (1801-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1804-1810 |
| Value | 1 Bisti (0.1) |
| Currency | Abazi (1804-1833) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1810 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Denomination in Persian Dinars, but by Georgian lettering. "კ" = 20 Dinars
Lettering
year by Georgian lettering
Lettering:
კ
ქ ა რ თ უ ლ ი
ფ უ ლ ი
ჩყი
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Translation:
კ = 20
ქართული ფული = Georgian coin
ჩყი = year ( in this case 1810)
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
Interesting fact
The Bisti 1804-1810 coin from Georgia is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic change in the region. Georgia was part of the Russian Empire at the time, and the coin's design reflects this, featuring the Russian imperial eagle on one side and the Georgian coat of arms on the other. Additionally, the coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, but is now less common in modern currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 | 24500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1808 | 20500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1810 | 315000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Bisti 1804-1810 coin.
