© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
Bisti - George XII
1213 (1798) year| Copper | 17.85 g | 27.00 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti (1762-1801) |
|---|---|
| King | George XII (გიორგი XII) (1798-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1213 (1798) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Bisti (0.1) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.85 g |
| Diameter | 27.00 mm |
| Thickness | 4.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 1800 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Name above in Georgian (Asomtavruli alphabet), mint, and date (Persian, Hijri) inside a beaded circle.
Scripts: Georgian (Asomtavruli), Persian
Lettering:
ႢႨ ႭႰႢႨ
تفلیس
١٢١٣
Translation:
GIORGI
Tiflis
1213
Edge
Irregular hammered.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears an image of King George XII, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription reading "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah." This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex cultural and religious landscape of the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti during the 18th century.
