GEORGIA. Kingdom. Rusudan, 1223-1245. Dirham (Silver, 22 mm, 2.80 g, 10 h), 450 Koronikon = AD 1230. 'In the name of God, struck in the year 450' (in Mtavruli) Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; to left and right, IC - XC. Rev. RSN (for RuSuDan) within inner circle; around, small stars bewteen circles; in outer margin, 'Queen of queens, glory of the world and faith, Rusudan, daughter of Tamar, champion of the Messiah' (in Arabic). Bennett, Georgian Coins, 216. Very rare and nicely toned. Some scratches, light areas of weakness and with a minor flan crack, otherwise, very fine.