Irregular AE - George III (Type 1) ND (1156-1184) front Irregular AE - George III (Type 1) ND (1156-1184) back
Irregular AE - George III (Type 1) ND (1156-1184) photo
© David Mikeladze

Irregular AE - George III Type 1 ND

 
Copper 7.2 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490)
King
George III (გიორგი III) (1156-1184)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1156-1184
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.2 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#159509
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Geometric pattern centered on star with five rounded points. Arabic inscription in fields of pattern

Script: Arabic

Lettering: المقتفى لامر الله امير المومنين

Translation: al-Muqtafi-liamr-allah, ruler of the faithful

Edge

Irregularly hammered

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King George III, who was the last king of the Kingdom of Georgia before it was annexed by the Mongol Empire. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time.