1000 Drams Vardan Mamikonyan
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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#101055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head of Vardan Mamikonyan.
Lettering:
ՎԱՐԴԱՆ ՄԱՄԻԿՈՆՅԱՆ
∙ VARDAN MAMIKONYAN ∙
Translation: Vardan Mamikonyan
Comment
Vardan Mamikonyan (387 AD–451 AD) was an Armenian military leader, a martyr and a saint of the Armenian Church. He is best known for leading the Armenian army at the Battle of Avarayr in 451, which ultimately secured the Armenians' right to practice Christianity.Interesting fact
The 1000 Drams (Vardan Mamikonyan) 2004 coin from Artsakh (Azerbaijan) is interesting because it features an image of Vardan Mamikonyan, a famous Armenian military leader and historian, on one side, and the coat of arms of Artsakh on the other. This coin is a unique representation of the history and culture of the region, and its silver composition and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item.
