Puli 1/4 Bisti

Emisor Georgia within the Russian Empire (1801-1918)
Año 1804-1806
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 1 Puli = 1/2 Kopek (0.005)
Moneda Abazi (1804-1833)
Composición Copper
Peso 3.89 g
Diámetro 20 mm
Grosor
Forma Round
Técnica
Orientación
Grabador(es) Peter Zaitsev
En circulación hasta 1806
Referencia(s) KM#70
Descripción del anverso Bricked crown - Symbol of Tbilisi Georgian Inscription Сrossed olive and palm branches
Escritura del anverso
Leyenda del anverso ტ ფ ი ლ ი ს ი
(Translation: Tbilisi)
Descripción del reverso Denomination in Persian Dinars, but by Georgian lettering. ` ე ` = 5 Dinars
Escritura del reverso
Leyenda del reverso ე ქართული თეთრი
(Translation: ე = 5 Georgian Coin)
Canto
Casa de moneda
Tirada 1804 - ჩყდ Ultra Rare - 381
1805 - ჩ ყ ე inc. above - 3 690
1806 - ჩ ყ ვ - 12 500
ID de Numisquare 1812624330
Información adicional

Historical Context: Issued between 1804 and 1806, this Puli 1/4 Bisti marks a pivotal monetary transition in Georgia following its 1801 annexation into the Russian Empire under Emperor Alexander I. As the former Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti became a Russian province, these copper issues provided essential small change. They bridged traditional Georgian currency systems with the emerging Russian imperial administration, reflecting Russia's early efforts to economically integrate newly acquired territories and assert imperial authority through localized currency.

Artistry: The engraver for this utilitarian copper denomination remains unrecorded, typical for such period issues. Stylistically, the coin blends Russian Imperial influence with local Georgian identity. While Russian authority is evident, the

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