1000 Drams Monte Melkonian
2004 year| Silver (.999) | 31.3 g | 38.9 mm |
| Issuer | Artsakh (Azerbaijan) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-2024) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 1000 Drams |
| Currency | Dram (2003-2023) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#101053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Portrait of Monte Melkonian.
Script: Armenian
Lettering:
∙ FOR MOTHERLAND ∙
1975 1993
Comment
Monte Melkonian (1957-1993) was an Armenian left-wing nationalist militant, revolutionary, and commander.Interesting fact
The Monte Melkonian 1000 Drams coin from Artsakh (Azerbaijan) features an image of Monte Melkonian, an Armenian military leader and national hero who played a key role in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The coin was issued in 2004 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Melkonian's death.
