© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
Irregular AE - George III with Tamar I ND
| Copper | 7.7 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (გიორგი III) (1156-1184) |
| Queen | Tamar I (თამარი I) (1179-1213) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1179-1184 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Abbreviated name of Tamar in Asomtavruli, surrounded by 4 heart-shaped rosettes, which compose eight outfields, also filled by Asomtavruli lettering.
Script: Georgian (Asomtavruli)
Lettering:
ႧႰ
ႠႣႣႨ / ႬႶႬ / ႫႴႤ / ႣႠ / ႣႤ / ႣႭ / ႴႠ / ႪႨ
Translation:
T(ama)R
May God exalt the king and queen
Edge
Irregular hammered
Comment
1. Varieties of central abbreviations :
for Giorgi:
ႢႨ or Ⴂ
for Tamar:
Ⴇ, ႧႫ, ႧႰ, or ႧႫႰ
2.As coins have irregular shape and weight.Surrounding legend in Asomtavruli script, or its fragment, is frequently off the coin’s planchet.. Rarely, central lettering might be off coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Queen Tamar, who was the first female ruler of Georgia and reigned from 1179 to 1184. She was known for her wisdom, bravery, and leadership, and is still remembered as a symbol of Georgian national identity and pride.
