200th Anniversary of Abbot Mekhitar’s Passing Medal (1749–1949) - White Metal
Identifier
ANRO-1725
Reference Description
Obverse: The obverse features a detailed depiction of Abbot Mekhitar, the founder of the Mekhitarist Order, along with his followers in a moment of teaching or guidance. The Armenian inscription reads "ՄԽԻՏԱՐ ԱԲԲԱՅ ԴԱՏԻԱՐԱԿ" ("Abbot Mekhitar the Judge"), emphasizing his role as a spiritual and moral leader.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a panoramic view of San Lazzaro Island, home to the Mekhitarist Monastery. The inscription reads "ԵՐԿՀԱՐԻՒՐԱՄԵԱԿ ՄԱՀՈՒԱՆ ՄԻՒԹԱՐԱՅ ԱԲԲԱՅԻ 1749-1949" ("200th Anniversary of the Death of Abbot Mekhitar 1749-1949"), marking the bicentennial of Abbot Mekhitar’s passing.
Specifications: White metal, 50mm
Artist / Engraver: Lorioli / Raimondo Galdini
Mint: Lorioli Mint
Edge: Plain edge
Mintage:
Reference:
Image shown: ANRO Collection inv. no.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a panoramic view of San Lazzaro Island, home to the Mekhitarist Monastery. The inscription reads "ԵՐԿՀԱՐԻՒՐԱՄԵԱԿ ՄԱՀՈՒԱՆ ՄԻՒԹԱՐԱՅ ԱԲԲԱՅԻ 1749-1949" ("200th Anniversary of the Death of Abbot Mekhitar 1749-1949"), marking the bicentennial of Abbot Mekhitar’s passing.
Specifications: White metal, 50mm
Artist / Engraver: Lorioli / Raimondo Galdini
Mint: Lorioli Mint
Edge: Plain edge
Mintage:
Reference:
Image shown: ANRO Collection inv. no.
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Citation
“200th Anniversary of Abbot Mekhitar’s Passing Medal (1749–1949) - White Metal,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed January 30, 2025, https://armnumres.org/items/show/1725.