Paul I, 1800 – Awarded to Nobleman Areshov (Areshyan) for Success in Silk Cultivation

ANRO-441; Diakov-253.3

Obverse: Bust of Emperor Paul I facing right, adorned in an elaborate uniform with a sash draped across his chest. The inscription along the edge reads "Б. М. ПАВЕЛЪ I ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.," which translates to "By the Grace of God, Paul I, Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia."

Reverse: A text inscription honoring the Armenian nobleman Areshyan (referred to as Areshov in Russian records) for his achievements in the cultivation of mulberry trees and the development of silk production. The inscription reads: "ГРУЗИНСКОМУ ДВОРЯНИНУ АРЕШОВУ ЗА УСПЂХИ ВЪ РАЗВЕДЕНIИ ТУТОВЫХ ДЕРЕВЪ И ДЂЛЕ ШЕЛКУ. 1800.," which translates to "To the Georgian nobleman Areshov (Areshyan) for success in the cultivation of mulberry trees and silk production, 1800."

Specifications: 44mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3; 43.23g
Bronze – R2;

Reference: Diakov-253.3
Image shown: Gorny & Mosch Auction 157 Lot 4735