© D.Mikeladze
© D.Mikeladze
Regular AE - Tamar I without date formula ND
1200 year| Copper | 7.5 g | 29.23 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Tamar I (თამარი I) (1179-1213) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1200 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 29.23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Four-line Arabic legend in linear circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ملكة الملكات
جلال الدنيا والدين
تامار ابنة كيوري
ظهير المسيح
Translation:
Queen of queens
Glory of the world and faith
Tamar, daughter of Giorgi
Follower of the Messiah
Edge
Irregular hammered
Comment
Comment 1: There are 5 countermarks, which could be founded on this type. 3 of them are still inexplicable,and only one (#4 and #5, which is a variety of #4) is known because it contains Georgian Asomtavruli letters ႰႬ which mean RN - monogram of Queen Rusudan, Tamar`s daughter.Figure 1: Countermarks on Tamar-Davit regular coppers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Queen Tamar, who was the first female ruler of Georgia and reigned from 1184 to 1213. She is considered one of the most important figures in Georgian history and is remembered for her military victories and cultural achievements.
