1000 Dram Dragon Carpet

€174,621.00
IssuerArmenia
Year2018
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1000 Dram
CurrencyDram (1993-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight36.6 g
Dimensions32.5x48mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRectangular
Milled
Orientation
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Obverse descriptionGold-coloured diamond pattern with jagged edges, all with Armenian arms to the top left, value below, and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptArmenian, Latin
Obverse letteringՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA 1000 ԴՐԱՄ DRAM
(Translation: Republic of Armenia Dram)
Reverse descriptionColoured Dragon carpet with legend on either side.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage2018  - - 250
Catalog ID8321233610
CommentsThe key image in the composition for Dragon carpets is a stylized geometric sign of a dragon consisting of Տ-shaped symmetric patterns. The pairs of dragons differ from one another by dark and light colors and are presented in mirror reflection. Between the pairs of the dragons is the tree of life decorated with hooked tips. The floral patterns are united by wide bands forming the angles. The border of this carpet is decorated with the chains of floral and geometric patterns. The Dragon Carpet woven in the 17th century in Artsakh region is kept in the History Museum of Armenia (HMA collection № 11699-10).