15a - 1827 - Capture of Erivan (Larger format)

Diakov-467.1; ANRO-448

Obverse:

Inscription: ЕРИВАНЬ ВЗЯТА 1ГО ОКТЯБРЯ 1827.
Translation: Erivan Captured 1 October 1827.
Description: Eagle attacking lion, rising sun on the horizon.

Reverse:

Inscription: ВЪ ЦАРСТВОВАНIЕ ИМПЕРАТОРА НИКОЛАЯ IГО ЧЕКАНЕНО ВЪ ТАВРИЗЂ ВО ВРЕМЯ ПРЕБЫВАНIЯ РОССIЙСКИХЪ ВОЙСКЪ 6ГО ДЕКАБРЯ 1827.
Translation: During the Reign of the Emperor Nicholas I Struck in Tabriz During the Stay of the Russian Troops. 6 December 1827.
Description: Inscription in 8 lines.

Struck under authority of Nicholas I 1825-1855

Artist / Engraver: unsigned
Size: 52mm
AR - R4
AE - R4

Reference: Diakov-467.1; Reichel-3470

Hirsch 297 lot 3956

The capture of Erivan (now known as Yerevan, the capital of Armenia) in 1827 was a significant event during the Russo-Persian War of 1826–1828. The Russian Empire, led by General Ivan Paskevich, captured the fortress of Erivan from the Qajar Dynasty of Persia. This event was a pivotal moment in the war and had long-lasting implications for the region.

The capture of Erivan was part of Russia's broader strategy to expand its influence in the South Caucasus. The fortress was considered a key stronghold and its capture weakened Persian control over the region. The event led to the Treaty of Turkmenchay in 1828, which officially ended the Russo-Persian War. According to the terms of the treaty, Persia ceded control of several territories, including what is now modern-day Armenia and Azerbaijan, to the Russian Empire.

The capture of Erivan and the subsequent treaty had a profound impact on the demographics and geopolitics of the region. It led to significant population movements, including the emigration of Armenians to the newly acquired Russian territories.

The event is also noteworthy from a cultural and historical perspective, as it changed the course of Armenian history by bringing the majority of historic Armenian lands under Russian rule. This had both positive and negative consequences for the Armenian people, affecting their cultural, religious, and social development in various ways.