Kingdom of (1010-1490) Georgia Irregular AE - Giorgi III, 1156 – 1184

Type 2

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of (1010-1490) Georgia Kingdom of (1010-1490) Georgia
Currency United Independent Kingdom (1125 – 1230)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Irregular AE - Giorgi III
Year 1156 – 1184
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 0.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

Irregular AE - Giorgi III from Kingdom of (1010-1490) Georgia. Issued from 1156 to 1184. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
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 (Giorgi, King of kings, sword of Messiah)
Reverse
Geometric pattern centered on star with five rounded points. Arabic inscription in fields of pattern (Al-Muqtafi-liamr-allah, ruler of the faithful)
Edge
Irregularly hammered

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1156-1184)  100%
ND (1156-1184)  double 25%
ND (1156-1184)  quintuple ( unique)

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