© PCGS
© PCGS
25 000 Drams Astghik
1998 year| Gold plated silver (.999) | 31.22 g | 38.9 mm |
| Issuer | Artsakh (Azerbaijan) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-2024) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 25 000 Drams (25 000) |
| Currency | Dram (2003-2023) |
| Composition | Gold plated silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#101013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The image of the goddess Astghik to the left.
Lettering:
ԱՍՏՂԻԿ
ASTGHIK
Translation: Astghik
Edge
Plain
Comment
In the earliest prehistoric period Astghik had been worshipped as the Armenian deity of fertility and love, later the skylight had been considered her personification, and she had been the wife or lover of Vahagn. In the later heathen period she became the goddess of love, maidenly beauty, and water sources and springs. Her worship was derived from the two Indian princes who took refuge in the region of Armenia. The Vartavar festival devoted to Astghik that had once been celebrated in mid July was transformed into the Christian holiday of the Transfiguration of Christ, and is still celebrated by the Armenians. As in pre-Christian times, on the day of this fest the people release doves and sprinkle water on each other with wishes of health and good luck.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Armenian goddess Astghik, who is associated with love, fertility, and beauty. She is often depicted with a rosy complexion and long, flowing hair, and is considered a symbol of femininity and power. The inclusion of her image on this coin highlights the cultural and historical significance of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh) as a region with a rich Armenian heritage.
