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Viktor Ambartsumian

This 1000 dram denominated silver coin issued by the Central Bank of Armenia is dedicated to the centenary of Viktor Ambartsumian’s birth. V. Ambartsumian is a world-renowned astrophysicist, the founder of the soviet school of theoretical astrophysics. He is one of the originators of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia. In 1947-1994 he has served as the President and in 1994-1996 – the Honorable President of the Academy. He is the Constituent Director of the Burakan Observatory. He has greatly contributed to the development of physical and mathematical sciences in Armenia, improvement of the level of research in the sphere of natural and technical sciences, creation of new disciplines and preparation of skilled staff. V. Ambartsumian has been conferred many national and international titles, including the title on National Hero of Armenia.
Armenia 2008 Viktor Ambartsumian
Obverse: 
The telescope and a symbolic image of the space. To the right of the telescope the face value “1000” is indicated with an inscription “dram” written in Armenian. On the top on the left there is the year of issue “2008”. Between the linear circle and the coin’s edge there is an inscription along the rim “Central bank of the Republic of Armenia” in Armenian.
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There is a Victor Ambartsumyan’s portrait, on the left side of the portrait date of birth “1908” and date of death “1996”are indicated in two lines. On the right side of the portrait there is a symbol of the space. On the top by the left circumference of the coin there is an inscription Victor Ambartsumyan in Armenian, and at the bottom in English.
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Viktor Ambartsumian
Viktor Ambartsumian
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Catalog ID: 
AM134CM1
Value: 
€165
Mintage: 
500
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0.925
Weight: 
33.6g
Diameter: 
40mm
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Product name: Armenia 2008 Viktor Ambartsumian
Price: EUR165.00