100th Anniversary of Levon Orbeli's birth, 1982

ANRO-484; Shkurko-1401

Obverse: A high-relief portrait of Levon Orbeli, his deeply expressive features sculpted in a modernist style. His name, "ԼԵՎՈՆ ՕՐԲԵԼԻ" (Levon Orbeli), is inscribed to the left in an angular, stylized Armenian script. The artist's signature and mint details appear along the bottom edge.

Reverse: A bold, geometric composition featuring the number "100", symbolizing Orbeli’s centenary. Below, his surname "ОРБЕЛИ" (Orbeli) is rendered in an avant-garde typographic style, followed by the years "1882-1958" denoting his birth and death. At the bottom, a coiled serpent—an emblem of medicine—appears alongside the inscription "Երևան 1982" (Yerevan 1982), marking the medal's issuance in the Armenian capital.

Specifications: Tombac (red brass); 65.5mm, 151.00g, 12h
Artist / Engraver: Romeo Julhakyan
Mint: LMD (Leningrad Mint)
Edge: Plain
Mintage: 500 pcs.
Reference: Soviet Znak-1929a
Image shown: ANRO Collection inv. 196

This commemorative medal celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the esteemed Armenian scientist, Dr. Levon Orbeli (Լևոն Աբգարի Օրբելի) (1882-1958). A pioneer in the field of physiology, Dr. Orbeli made significant contributions to our understanding of the nervous system and reflexes. His groundbreaking research laid the foundation for modern neurophysiology, earning him international recognition and respect. This medal serves as a tribute to Dr. Orbeli's lasting impact on the scientific community, as well as a reminder of the enduring contributions of Armenian scholars to the world of knowledge.