Komitas 100th Birth Anniversary Medal, 1969
Identifier
ANRO-1501
Reference Description
Obverse: A left-facing portrait of Komitas Vardapet (1869–1935), the renowned Armenian priest, musicologist, composer, and ethnographer. His deeply contemplative expression symbolizes his dedication to preserving Armenian folk music. The inscription "Կոմիտաս 100" (Komitas 100) appears along the left and lower edge, marking the centennial of his birth.
Reverse: A stylized depiction of a farmer plowing a field with an ox, set against a mountainous landscape with Mount Ararat in the background. Above, a simple geometric cloud and a symbolic rising sun represent the connection between nature and Armenian rural life. This imagery reflects Komitas' passion for the songs of Armenian peasants, which he meticulously documented and preserved.
Specifications: 59mm, 83.4g
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Reverse: A stylized depiction of a farmer plowing a field with an ox, set against a mountainous landscape with Mount Ararat in the background. Above, a simple geometric cloud and a symbolic rising sun represent the connection between nature and Armenian rural life. This imagery reflects Komitas' passion for the songs of Armenian peasants, which he meticulously documented and preserved.
Specifications: 59mm, 83.4g
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“Komitas 100th Birth Anniversary Medal, 1969,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed February 22, 2025, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1501.