RA Gold - 1999 - 50,000 dram - Tigranes The Great

RA Gold Commemorative - 6

Obverse: The profile of Tigran the Great, taken from the obverse of the same silver coin issued during his reign. Tigran is shown wearing a crown, symbolizing his power and authority as the King of the Armenian Artashesian dynasty. The Armenian inscription reads: "Տիգրան Մեծ" ("Tigran the Great"), and the English equivalent "TIGRAN THE GREAT" is also included.

Reverse: Image inspired by the reverse of a silver coin that circulated during the reign of Tigran the Great. It features a depiction of an ancient scene, along with the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia. The Armenian inscription reads: "ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ" ("Republic of Armenia"). Below the scene, the denomination "50000" and "ԴՐԱՄ" ("dram") are inscribed, along with the year "1999."

Denomination: 50,000 dram
Metal: Gold 900
Weight: 8.60 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Mintage: 500 pcs
Edge: Plain, numbered
Strike Quality: Proof
Designer: Hrachya Aslanyan
Mint: Royal Dutch Mint

This commemorative coin is dedicated to Tigran the Great, one of the most powerful kings of the Armenian Artashesian dynasty, who reigned from 95 to 56 BC. Tigran the Great expanded the Armenian kingdom, turning it into one of the most influential states in the Near East during his time. Under his rule, Armenia reached its greatest territorial extent, creating an empire that extended from the Mediterranean Sea to the Caspian Sea. The coin's imagery reflects the ancient coins issued under his rule, which highlight his legacy as a powerful and respected monarch. The profile of Tigran the Great and the ancient motifs pay tribute to his achievements and lasting impact on Armenian history and culture.