Irregular AE - George III Type 2

€159,513.00
IssuerGeorgia, Kingdom of (1010-1490)
Year1156-1184
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionCopper
Weight4 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionAsomtavruli letter Ⴂ (`G`) in center of ornate frame consisting of five linked heart-shaped rosettes, outside of which are ornamental designs interspaced with Arabic inscription
Obverse scriptArabic, Georgian (Asomtavruli)
Obverse letteringگيورگى ملك الملوك حسام المسيح Ⴂ
(Translation: Giorgi, King of kings, sword of Messiah)
Reverse descriptionGeometric pattern centered on star with five rounded points. Arabic inscription in fields of pattern
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringالمقتفى لامر الله امير المومنين
(Translation: Al-Muqtafi-liamr-allah, ruler of the faithful)
EdgeIrregularly hammered
Mint
MintageND (1156-1184)  - -
ND (1156-1184)  - double -
ND (1156-1184)  - quintuple ( unique) -
Catalog ID6218449320
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