Paul I, 1799 – Awarded to Armenian Danilov (Danielyan) for Silk Cultivation
Identifier
ANRO-439; Diakov-249.2
Reference Description
Obverse: Bust of Emperor Paul I facing right, wearing an ornate military uniform with a sash across his chest. The inscription along the edge reads: "Б. М. ПАВЕЛЪ I ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.," which translates to "By the Grace of God, Paul I, Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia."
Reverse: A text inscription recognizing the efforts of an Armenian named Danilov for his dedication and diligence in the cultivation of silk-producing trees and the advancement of silk production. The inscription states: "АРМЯНИНУ ДАНИЛОВУ ЗА РАЧЕНIЕ И УСЕРДIЕ ВЪ РАЗВЕДЕНIЙ ШЕЛКОВЫХЪ ДЕРЕВЬЕВЪ И ВЪ ПРИВЕДЕНIЙ ВЛУТЧЬЕ СОВЕРШЕНСТВО ШЕЛКУ. 1799.," which translates to "To the Armenian Danilov for diligence and zeal in the cultivation of silk trees and the improvement of silk production, 1799."
Specifications: 45mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3;
Bronze – R2; 39.03g
Reference: Diakov-249.2
Image shown: Imperia Auction 32 lot 131
Reverse: A text inscription recognizing the efforts of an Armenian named Danilov for his dedication and diligence in the cultivation of silk-producing trees and the advancement of silk production. The inscription states: "АРМЯНИНУ ДАНИЛОВУ ЗА РАЧЕНIЕ И УСЕРДIЕ ВЪ РАЗВЕДЕНIЙ ШЕЛКОВЫХЪ ДЕРЕВЬЕВЪ И ВЪ ПРИВЕДЕНIЙ ВЛУТЧЬЕ СОВЕРШЕНСТВО ШЕЛКУ. 1799.," which translates to "To the Armenian Danilov for diligence and zeal in the cultivation of silk trees and the improvement of silk production, 1799."
Specifications: 45mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3;
Bronze – R2; 39.03g
Reference: Diakov-249.2
Image shown: Imperia Auction 32 lot 131
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Citation
“Paul I, 1799 – Awarded to Armenian Danilov (Danielyan) for Silk Cultivation,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed February 22, 2025, http://armnumres.org/items/show/439.