During his tenure in the Caucasus , Barataev became interested in numismatics and collected a unique collection of Georgian coins .
In 1839 , Barataev was appointed a director of the customs department in Georgia .
During Barataev 's tenure in the Caucasus , Barataev became interested in numismatics and collected a unique collection of Georgian coins .
In 1839 , Barataev was appointed a director of the customs department in Georgia .