Puli 1/4 Bisti
| Emissor | Georgia within the Russian Empire (1801-1918) |
|---|---|
| Ano | 1804-1806 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Puli = 1/2 Kopek (0.005) |
| Moeda | Abazi (1804-1833) |
| Composição | Copper |
| Peso | 3.89 g |
| Diâmetro | 20 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round |
| Técnica | |
| Orientação | |
| Gravador(es) | Peter Zaitsev |
| Em circulação até | 1806 |
| Referência(s) | KM#70 |
| Descrição do anverso | Bricked crown - Symbol of Tbilisi Georgian Inscription Сrossed olive and palm branches |
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| Escrita do anverso | |
| Legenda do anverso |
ტ ფ ი ლ ი ს ი (Translation: Tbilisi) |
| Descrição do reverso | Denomination in Persian Dinars, but by Georgian lettering. ` ე ` = 5 Dinars |
| Escrita do reverso | |
| Legenda do reverso |
ე ქართული თეთრი (Translation: ე = 5 Georgian Coin) |
| Bordo | |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
1804 - ჩყდ Ultra Rare - 381 1805 - ჩ ყ ე inc. above - 3 690 1806 - ჩ ყ ვ - 12 500 |
| ID Numisquare | 1812624330 |
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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