Irregular AE - George III Type 1

Issuer Georgia, Kingdom of (1010-1490)
Year 1156-1184
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Drachm
Composition Copper
Weight 7.2 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Asomtavruli letter Ⴂ (`G`) in center of ornate framework mainly composed of straight lines. Stylized Arabic inscription within it
Obverse script Arabic, Georgian (Asomtavruli)
Obverse lettering ملك الملوك Ⴂ
(Translation: King of kings)
Reverse description Geometric pattern centered on star with five rounded points. Arabic inscription in fields of pattern
Reverse script Arabic
Reverse lettering المقتفى لامر الله امير المومنين
(Translation: al-Muqtafi-liamr-allah, ruler of the faithful)
Edge Irregularly hammered
Mint
Mintage ND (1156-1184) - -
ND (1156-1184) - double -
Numisquare ID 7153933430
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