Regular AE - George III falcon in the left hand

Issuer Georgia, Kingdom of (1010-1490)
Year 1174
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Drachm
Composition Copper
Weight 4 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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Obverse description Crowned figure, sitting with crossed legs. Falcon in his left hand, right one is on the hip. Mkhedruli and Asomtavruli legend (date by the Georgian paschal circle) in the coin field
Obverse script Georgian (Asomtavruli), Georgian (Mkhedruli)
Obverse lettering გი ႵႰႩ ႲႯႣ
(Translation: GI ( first two letters of the name GIORGI))
Reverse description 3-line Arabic legend inside a dotted circle
Reverse script Arabic
Reverse lettering هلك الملوك كيوركي بين ديمطري حسام المسيح
(Translation: King of kings Giorgi, son of Demetre Sword of Messiah)
Edge Hammered
Mint
Mintage 1174 - -
Numisquare ID 4331339420
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