Artsakh Karabakh 1000 dram Aghthamar Church Monastery PR68 PCGS silver coin 2004

The silver 1000 dram coin of 2004, issued by the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh), is dedicated to the historic Aghtamar Church, one of the most celebrated monuments of Armenian architecture. Built in the 10th century on Aghtamar Island in Lake Van, the church is a masterpiece of medieval Armenian design, renowned for its intricate stone carvings depicting biblical scenes, animals, and symbolic ornaments. The reverse of the coin presents a detailed image of the church with its high dome and cross-topped roof, accompanied by inscriptions in Armenian and English reading “Aghtamar.” The obverse depicts the emblem of Artsakh, featuring an eagle with spread wings, a crown and shield, flanked by wheat ears — a symbol of freedom and resilience. The denomination “1000 dram” and the year 2004 are placed beneath. Graded PR68 by PCGS, this proof silver coin is both a numismatic rarity and a cultural tribute, uniting faith, history, and national identity in a single collectible piece.
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