36 - Book of Sadness - 100 dram 2002
Reference Description
The commemorative coin issued by the Central Bank of Armenia is dedicated to the 1000-th anniversary of the poem "Book of Sadness" written by Grigor Narekatsi (951-1003), an Armenian poet and philosopher in the Middle Ages. The poem is known for the name "Narek". It has drawn a great influence on the development of Armenian literature. The poem has been a source for inspiration to many remarkable poets of the Middle Ages and later centuries. The poem "Book of Sadness" is placed among the greatest art values the humankind has ever created.
Specifications
Denomination: 100 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 31.10g
Diameter: 40mm
Mintage: 500 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 31.10g
Diameter: 40mm
Mintage: 500 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof
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Citation
“36 - Book of Sadness - 100 dram 2002,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed April 27, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/181.