| Эмитент | Georgia within the Russian Empire (1801-1918) |
|---|---|
| Год | 1804-1806 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Puli = 1/2 Kopek (0.005) |
| Валюта | Abazi (1804-1833) |
| Состав | Copper |
| Вес | 3.89 g |
| Диаметр | 20 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | |
| Ориентация | |
| Гравёр(ы) | Peter Zaitsev |
| В обращении до | 1806 |
| Каталожные номера | KM#70 |
| Описание аверса | Bricked crown - Symbol of Tbilisi Georgian Inscription Сrossed olive and palm branches |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса |
ტ ფ ი ლ ი ს ი (Translation: Tbilisi) |
| Описание реверса | Denomination in Persian Dinars, but by Georgian lettering. ` ე ` = 5 Dinars |
| Письменность реверса | |
| Надписи реверса |
ე ქართული თეთრი (Translation: ე = 5 Georgian Coin) |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
1804 - ჩყდ Ultra Rare - 381 1805 - ჩ ყ ე inc. above - 3 690 1806 - ჩ ყ ვ - 12 500 |
| ID Numisquare | 1812624330 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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