Bisti - Heraclius II Single-headed Eagle

€345,356.00
IssuerKartli-Kakheti, Kingdom of (1762-1801)
Year1796
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Bisti
CurrencyAbazi (-1801)
CompositionCopper
Weight20 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Album Islamic#2969
Obverse descriptionSingle-headed eagle holding scepter and orb, with Gregorian date at bottom on either side of eagle (17 - 96). Outer border of two linear circles with large dots in between.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionOrnate Mtavruli letters ႰႩႪ (eReKLe) with tilde above. Thick horizonal line under letters, beneath which is mint formula: ضرب / تفليس - Tiflis/struck. Islamic date AH 1210
Reverse script
Reverse letteringႰႩႪ ضرب / تفليس - ١٢١٠
(Translation: EREKLE Struck in Tiflis 1210)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1796  - rev A -
1796  - rev B -
1796  - rev C -
1796  - rev D -
1796  - rev E -
Catalog ID8095359590
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