Georgia (1991-date) ½ Bisti - Vakhtang VI, 1120
Information
Country
Georgia (1991-date)
Georgia (1991-date)
Currency
Abazi
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Bisti - Vakhtang VI
Year
1120
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Bisti - Vakhtang VI from Georgia (1991-date). Issued in 1120. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Threemasted ship and pigeon descending. Below on the waves date: 1708 or 1709, presented as 178 or 179, without 0. Circle around.
- Reverse
- Two zodiacal fishes in the centre and Georgian Mkhedruli legend abbreviation for the name of Vakhtang: ვნგ or ვტგ. All in ornamented frame (Pulus (in this case, general term for copper money) was struck at Tbilisi in 1120 (=1708/1709).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1120 (1708) | — | Obverse 178 Rare | ||
| 1120 (1708) | — | Obverse 179 Rare | ||
| 1120 (1708) | — | without 178 or 179 |
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