1980 - 60th Anniversary of Armenian SSR

ANRO-479; Shkurko-1217

Obverse: 1920 1980
Reverse: АРМЯНСКАЯ ССР 60 ՀԱՅԿԱԿԱՆ ՍՍՀ
Specifications: 70mm; 157.97g; Tombac (red brass)
Artist / Engraver: A. K. Hovsepyan
Mint: Leningrad Mint
Edge: Plain
Mintage: 2,288 pcs.
Reference: Soviet Znak-1875a; Shkurko-1217
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The 60th Anniversary of the Armenian SSR medal commemorates the establishment of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic, which took place on November 29, 1920. This notable event marked the beginning of a new era in the region's history, as Armenia became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union. The medal reflects six decades of social, economic, and cultural transformation under Soviet rule, while also recognizing the enduring spirit of the Armenian people. As a piece of historical significance, the medal serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between Armenia and the Soviet Union, and the lasting impact this period had on the nation's development.