© D.Mikeladze
© D.Mikeladze
Bisti - Heraclius II Double-headed Eagle
| Copper | 17.62 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti (1762-1801) |
|---|---|
| King | Heraclius II (ერეკლე II) (1762-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1201-1203 (1787-1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Bisti (0.1) |
| Currency | Abazi (-1801) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.62 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 4.77 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle divides year
Lettering: 1787
Edge
Plain, hammered
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a double-headed eagle, which was a symbol of the Byzantine Empire and was later adopted by the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti. The use of this symbol on the coin highlights the cultural and historical ties between the two regions.
