Saint Mamas Rides Lion & Borjgali 10 Tetri Georgia Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Patron Saint of Tax Evasion)
Saint Mamas Riding Lion & Borjgali 10 Tetri Georgia Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making (Tax Evasion) Obverse: Borjgali, a Georgian symbol of the Sun with seven rotating wings, over the Christian Tree of Life. "REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA" shows in both Roman and Georgian characters. Lettering: საქართველოს რესპუბლიკა REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA Translation: Republic of Georgia Republic of Georgia Reverse: Saint Mamas riding a lion, a depiction on an 11th century silver plate gilded with gold from the Gelati monastery Lettering: 10 თეთრი Translation: 10 Tetri [While living on the mountain, he was called before a judge for not paying taxes. On the way, a sheep chased by a lion ran across his path. Mamas saved the sheep and the lion became docile, allowing Mamas to ride him to court, carrying the sheep. Mamas gave the sheep to the judge, who forgave him his non-payment of taxes (which accounts for Mamas being the patron saint of tax evaders.] Features Issuer Georgia Period Republic (19