© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
Irregular AE - Demetrius I Type 2 ND
| Copper | 2.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I (დემეტრე I) (1125-1155, 1155-1156) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1125-1131 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arabic legend in two lines, all in the circle, surrounding by illegible legend written in Kufic script
Scripts: Arabic, Arabic (kufic)
Lettering:
محمود
بن محمد
Translation: Mahmud, son of Muhammad
Edge
Irregularly hammered
Comment
Mahmud bin Muhammad was the Selchuk ruler in Iraq (1118-1131)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Demetrius I on one side and a cross on the other, which reflects the importance of Christianity in the Kingdom of Georgia during that time period.
