209 - Iranian pottery - 1,000 dram 2018

The Imperial Porcelain Factory established in St. Petersburg by the decree of Empress Elizabeth I in 1744 is a large center of Russian ceramics production. A team led by Russian scientist D. Vinogradov, came up with their own porcelain formula, using the local clay features.
The gilded vessel used for bottle cooling is a sample of Russian porcelain, made by sculptor Pimenov’s design in early 19th century. The vessel has a colorful coating and over-glazed polychrome finish, illustrating the views of St. Petersburg. Count Guriev donated the vessel to Emperor Alexander I to mark the victory over the Napoleon Bonaparte troops, and later the name “Guriev” was labelled to it.
The vessel is preserved in the Imperial Porcelain Factory Museum (State Hermitage Department, Russia).

Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia and national ornaments.
Reverse: the bottle cooling vessel against the Russian ornament.

Designed by Harutyun Samuelian.
Minted in the Mint of Poland.

Denomination: 1,000 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 31.1g
Diameter: 40x40mm
Mintage: up to 1,500 pcs.
Edge: Reeded
Strike quality: Proof