GEORGIA
KM 81 |
SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
50 thetri | 19.0 | 2.5 | 1.4 | Plain | Brass | Coin |
Obverse | Reverse | ||
Fluttering Ribbons
(symbol of the Deity), a symbol of the sun and life - 'Borjgali'
and the year of minting in the centre. |
The relief image of a mythological bird (Gryphon) from the western facade of 11th century 'Samtavisi' church - with the denomination numeral '50' and the Georgian inscription 'Thetri' underneath. The coin is rimmed with a plant ornamental edging. |