Armenia 1000 dram Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin silver coin 2012

The 2012 Armenia 1000 Dram silver proof coin is dedicated to the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the world’s most ancient Christian temples. Struck in fine silver, this commemorative coin presents a colored image of the cathedral on its reverse. The architecture is depicted with remarkable detail: the main dome crowned with a cross, the bell tower with arched windows, the stone façade, and the entrance arches. Surrounding the cathedral are elegant ornamental engravings, Armenian script, and the inscription Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. The obverse features the national coat of arms of Armenia, supported by an eagle and lion, with the denomination 1000 dram and the inscription Republic of Armenia. Built in the 4th century by Saint Gregory the Illuminator after Armenia’s adoption of Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD, Etchmiadzin remains the central symbol of Armenian faith and identity. Struck in proof quality and often graded by PCGS/NGC, this coin is a rare collectible that embodies the spiritual, cultural, and historical legacy of Armenia. A true masterpiece of numismatics for collectors of sacred and architectural heritage.

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