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    The Catalogue of Armenian Relief Pins and Badges

    About the Catalogue The “Catalogue of Armenian Relief Pins and Badges” is an illustrated compilation of items issued during WWI to raise funds to assist in the starving and destitute people following the 1915 Armenian Genocide. The catalogue includes a total of 25 items… Continue Reading

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    Australian WWI Fundraising Badges- “Servia Syria Armenia”

    Written by N. Pezikian —  July 1 2016. In January 2015, on the eve of the centenary of the Armenian Genocide, I stumbled on eBay a tin badge inscribed “Servia Syria Armenia”. This chance discovery led me to write an article on this badge… Continue Reading

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    RARE $50,000 estimate Gold Levon I coin at CNG Triton XIX

    Extremely Rare Armenian Gold Issue Ex Araratian Collection Published by Nercessian Triton XIX, Lot: 2229. Estimate $50000.  Sold for $40,000 plus auction fee of approx. $8,000 ARMENIA, Cilician Armenia. Royal. Levon I. 1198-1219. AV Half Tahekan (19.5mm, 2.46 g, 11h). Levon enthroned facing, holding… Continue Reading

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    Award medal of the Lazarian Jemaran of Moscow (Lazarev Institute of Oriental Languages), established in 1815 by the brothers Hovhannes and Hovakim Lazarian. This beautiful medal is one of the true gems of Armenian numismatics. The example shown is gold-washed bronze, 50.5 mm in diameter, 57.01 grams. Exquisitely designed and executed, this piece is a remarkable example of medallic sculpture. It features wonderfully detailed portraits of the two wealthy founders, and a street scene where the school is located. Information on the founders and the school’s history may be found in the 4th volume of the Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, pp. 469-472 (Yerevan, 1978). Both sides of this medal were engraved by F. Caque. According to information provided by researcher Henry Sarkissian, the medal was issued in 1854. The building is presently used as the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Russia’s capital. EXTREMELY RARE. Gold over copper, 50.5 mm, 57.01 grams. Saryan collection.