1000 Drams (Sayat-Nova) 2004 front 1000 Drams (Sayat-Nova) 2004 back
1000 Drams (Sayat-Nova) 2004 photo
© PCGS

1000 Drams Sayat-Nova

2004 year
Silver (.999) 31.3 g 38.9 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#101054
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Portrait of Sayat-Nova.

Lettering:
Սայաթ-Նովա ∙ Sayat-Nova
1722
∙1795

Comment

Sayat-Nova (1712/1722-1795) was an Armenian poet, musician and ashik, who had compositions in a number of languages. His songs are in Armenian, Georgian, Azerbaijani, and Persian.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Drams (Sayat-Nova) 2004 coin from Artsakh (Azerbaijan) is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the cultural heritage of the region. The coin's obverse side features an image of Sayat-Nova, a renowned Armenian poet and musician, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Armenian instrument, the dhol. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the region's rich cultural history and artistic traditions.