Goddess Anahit

This commemorative coin issued by the Central Bank of Armenia is devoted to Goddess Anahit. Anahit has been considered the Mother Goddess of Armenians, the sacred embodiment and patron for the crop, fruitfulness and fertility. In 34 BC, the Romans have plundered the country town Yeriza of the Yekeghiats Province in the Higher Hayk, where the huge golden statue to Anahit was situated. They smashed the statue to pieces and shared among the soldiers as pillage. On the turn of the 19 th century, the head part of bronze statue referred to Anahit was found in Satagh (Yerznka region), which is presently kept in British Museum.

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AM42CM2
Krause ID: 
KM #75.2
Value: 
€125
Mintage: 
500
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0.9
Weight: 
4.3g
Diameter: 
18mm
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