Armenian Engineering Institute Medal, Los Angeles 1977 - David of Sassoun
Identifier
ANRO-1809
Reference Description
Obverse: A depiction of the statue of David of Sassoun, Armenia’s legendary folk hero, wielding a sword and mounted on a rearing horse atop a rocky pedestal. The inscription in Armenian reads ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ ("Armenia"), with the English equivalent ARMENIA following the curve of the medal.
Reverse: The inscription ՀԱՅՄԵՔՇԻՆԳԻՏԻՆՍՏԻՏՈՒՏ ("Armenian Engineering Institute") appears at the top, with Los Angeles 1977 marking the occasion. Below, the name Armniimash is inscribed, referring to the Armenian Mechanical Engineering Institute. A fleur-de-lis symbol is placed above the central text, possibly representing knowledge and progress.
Specifications: 60mm, 69.28g
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Edge: Plain
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Image shown: ANRO Collection inv. 227
Reverse: The inscription ՀԱՅՄԵՔՇԻՆԳԻՏԻՆՍՏԻՏՈՒՏ ("Armenian Engineering Institute") appears at the top, with Los Angeles 1977 marking the occasion. Below, the name Armniimash is inscribed, referring to the Armenian Mechanical Engineering Institute. A fleur-de-lis symbol is placed above the central text, possibly representing knowledge and progress.
Specifications: 60mm, 69.28g
Artist / Engraver:
Mint:
Edge: Plain
Mintage:
Reference:
Image shown: ANRO Collection inv. 227
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Citation
“Armenian Engineering Institute Medal, Los Angeles 1977 - David of Sassoun,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed February 21, 2025, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1809.