1989 - Hakob Meghapart

ANRO-492; Shkurko-1854

Obverse: HAKOB MEGHAPART - ՀԱՅ ԱՌԱՋՒՆ ՏՊԱԳՐՒՉ ՀԱԿՈԲ ՄԵՂԱՊԱՐՏ - АКОП МЕГАПАРТ
Reverse: STATE LIBRARY OF ARMENIA - ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆՒ ՊԵՏ. ԳՐԱԴԱՐԱՆ - ГОС. БИБЛИОТЕКА АРМЕНИИ
Specifications: 60mm, Tombac (red brass)
Artist / Engraver: Hovsep Papikyan
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Mintage: 1,000 pcs.
Reference: Soviet Znak-3498a
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The 1989 medal pays tribute to Hakob Meghapart, a pioneering Armenian figure in the world of printing. Born in the late 15th century, Meghapart is widely recognized as the founder of Armenian printing, having published the first Armenian-language book, "Urbatagirk," in Venice in 1512. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the development of Armenian literature and facilitated the dissemination of knowledge and ideas throughout the Armenian community. This commemorative medal serves as a testament to Meghapart's lasting legacy and his invaluable contributions to Armenian culture and intellectual history.