Irregular AE - George III Type 2

Issuer Georgia, Kingdom of (1010-1490)
Year 1156-1184
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Drachm
Composition Copper
Weight 4 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Asomtavruli 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 script Arabic, Georgian (Asomtavruli)
Obverse lettering گيورگى ملك الملوك حسام المسيح Ⴂ
(Translation: Giorgi, King of kings, sword of Messiah)
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 -
ND (1156-1184) - quintuple ( unique) -
Numisquare ID 6218449320
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