Armenia 100 dram Sureniants Madonna w/ Jesus KM-260 Art Painter silver coin 2010

The Armenia 100 Dram silver coin issued in 2010 is dedicated to the artistic legacy of Vardges Sureniants, one of the most influential Armenian painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This coin honors his iconic Madonna with Child motif, reflecting Sureniants’ deep engagement with spiritual themes, symbolism, and classical composition. Struck by Armenia, the coin combines national cultural heritage with refined numismatic art.

The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of Vardges Sureniants, shown holding a painter’s palette and brush. His calm, thoughtful expression, beard, and hat emphasize his identity as an artist. The palette bears vivid colored paint spots, adding a striking visual accent against the mirrored silver surface. Along the side, inscriptions include the artist’s name and his life dates, 1860–1921, rendered vertically.

The reverse depicts the Madonna seated with the infant Jesus on her lap, both shown with delicate facial features and gentle expressions. Halos surround their heads, while a decorative arc with small crosses frames the sacred scene. Flowing drapery, carefully modeled hands, and the tender posture of the Child enhance the emotional depth of the composition. The denomination “100 dram” and the year 2010 appear clearly below.

Struck in silver with proof quality, this coin belongs to Armenia’s fine art series and celebrates Sureniants’ contribution to Armenian religious painting and national culture. It is an excellent choice for collectors of art-themed coins, Armenian heritage issues, and modern proof silver, combining spiritual symbolism with high artistic craftsmanship.

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