Regular AE - George III (falcon in the right hand) 1174 front Regular AE - George III (falcon in the right hand) 1174 back
Regular AE - George III (falcon in the right hand) 1174 photo
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Regular AE - George III falcon in the right hand

1174 year
Copper 4.5 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490)
King
George III (გიორგი III) (1156-1184)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1174
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#191918
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

3-line Arabic legend inside a dotted circle

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
هلك الملوك
كيوركي بين ديمطري
حسام المسيح

Translation:
King of kings
Giorgi, son of Demetre
Sword of Messiah

Edge

Hammered

Interesting fact

The coin is a rare and historically significant coin from the Kingdom of Georgia, which was a medieval kingdom that existed from 1010 to 1490. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of King George III holding a falcon in his right hand, which was a symbol of power and nobility during that time period. Additionally, the coin is made of copper and weighs 4.5 grams, which was a common material and weight for coins used in trade and commerce during the medieval era.