15 - Hakob Gurjian - 10,000 dram 2006

The gold commemorative coin issued by the Central Bank of Armenia is dedicated to the 125th anniversary of Hakob Gurjian's birth.
Hakob Gurjian (1881-1948) is a prominent Armenian sculptor. Hakob Gurjian has graduated from the Artistic Schools in Shooshy and Moscow, after which studied in the Paris Julianne Academy while improving personal skills in the Auguste Rodin's studio. He had work activities in Moscow and Paris. Participated in a handful of exhibitions, and launched personal exhibitions in New York (1924) and Paris (1926 and posthumously, in 1952).
The sculptures created by Gurjian masterly demonstrate a junction of best traditions of ancient Eastern art and modern European art. The obverse of the coin depicts the sculpture 'Salome' (1925-1926, bronze).
Designed by H. Samuelian (obverse) and E. Kurghinyan (reverse).
Minted in Jablonex Group a.s., Division Czech Mint.

Denomination: 10,000 dram
Metal: Gold 900
Weight: 8.60g
Diameter: 22mm
Mintage: 1,000 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof