Irregular AE - Demetrius I Type 1

Issuer Georgia, Kingdom of (1010-1490)
Year 1125-1131
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Drachm
Composition Copper
Weight 6 g
Diameter 20.1 mm
Thickness 4 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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Obverse description Asomtavruli letter Ⴃ (the first letter of the King Demetre`s name) in the centre, Arabic legend over and below it. Upper Arabic legend is upside down. All in the circle, surrounding by illegible Kufic legend
Obverse script Arabic (kufic), Georgian (Asomtavruli)
Obverse lettering الملوك Ⴃ ملك
(Translation: Of kings D King)
Reverse description Arabic legend in two lines, all in the circle, surrounding by illegible legend written in Kufic script
Reverse script Arabic, Arabic (kufic)
Reverse lettering محمود بن محمد
(Translation: Mahmud, son of Muhammad)
Edge Irregularly hammered
Mint
Mintage ND (1125-1131) - -
Numisquare ID 6360489070
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