150th Commemoration of the Mekhitarist Order's Establishment in Vienna (Vienna, 1961) - Silver Medal

ANRO-1717

Obverse: Features a detailed portrait of Abbot Mekhitar, the founder of the Mekhitarist Congregation. The inscription around the portrait reads "ԱԲԲԱ ՄԵԽԻԹԱՐ" ("Abbot Mekhitar") in Armenian and "ABT MECHITHAR" in Latin characters. The intricate detailing of his face and beard highlights the significance of his contribution to Armenian culture and education.

Reverse: The reverse displays the emblem of the Mekhitarist Congregation, which includes symbols such as a bell, a flame, a staff, and an open book, representing different aspects of religious and educational life. The surrounding inscription reads "ՄԵԽԻԹԱՐԵԱՆ ՎԻԵՆՆԱՅ" ("Mekhitarists in Vienna") in Armenian and "MECHITHARISTEN IN WIEN" in German. The dates "1811" and "1961" are also inscribed, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Mekhitarist Congregation's establishment in Vienna.

Specifications:
Artist / Engraver: Kurt Bodlak, Chief engraver Austrian Mint
Mint: Vienna, Austria
Edge: Plain edge
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Image shown: ANRO Collection inv. no.