Alexander III, 1890 - Sanasaryan Armenian Academy in Erzerum
Identifier
ANRO-465; Diakov-1049.1
Reference Description
Obverse: Right-facing bust of Mkrtich Sanasaryan, the Armenian philanthropist and founder of the Sanasaryan School. The Armenian inscription around reads "ՄԿՐՏԻՉ ՍԱՆԱՍԱՐԵԱՆ 1818-1890", marking his name and lifespan. Below the bust, the engraver's signature "ГРИЛИХ." is visible.
Reverse: Standing Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, holding a wreath in her left hand and a lit oil lamp in her right, symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment. At her feet are an owl, a globe, and scrolls, representing education and wisdom. The surrounding Armenian inscription reads "ՍԱՆԱՍԱՐԵԱՆ ՎԱՐԺԱՐԱՆ ՀԻՄՆ. 1881Ւ ԿԱՐԻՆ.", which translates to "Sanasaryan School, Founded 1881, Karin (Erzurum)." The engraver’s signature "ГРИЛИХ." appears at the bottom.
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3; 43.41g; 41mm
Bronze – N1; 42.19g; 41mm
Reference: Diakov-1049.1;
Image shown: Alexander Auction House 29 Lot 321 (4-Dec-2019)
Reverse: Standing Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, holding a wreath in her left hand and a lit oil lamp in her right, symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment. At her feet are an owl, a globe, and scrolls, representing education and wisdom. The surrounding Armenian inscription reads "ՍԱՆԱՍԱՐԵԱՆ ՎԱՐԺԱՐԱՆ ՀԻՄՆ. 1881Ւ ԿԱՐԻՆ.", which translates to "Sanasaryan School, Founded 1881, Karin (Erzurum)." The engraver’s signature "ГРИЛИХ." appears at the bottom.
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3; 43.41g; 41mm
Bronze – N1; 42.19g; 41mm
Reference: Diakov-1049.1;
Image shown: Alexander Auction House 29 Lot 321 (4-Dec-2019)
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Citation
“Alexander III, 1890 - Sanasaryan Armenian Academy in Erzerum,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed February 22, 2025, http://armnumres.org/items/show/465.