I collected an interesting selection of Armenian national and royal emblems throughout Armenian history. This is not a complete list but I thought interesting enough to be shared. The Eagle and the Lion are the two most common themes on Armenian coats of arms from antiquity to the present. 230 BC. Coin of King...
Pomegranate, symbol of Armenia
For Armenians the pomegranate is one of the most recognizable symbols of the country. In Armenian mythology it symbolizes fertility and good fortune. It was a guardian against the evil eye. At weddings in Western Armenia, a bride would throw a pomegranate and break it into pieces. Its scattered seeds ensured that the bride...
Armenian images on Roman coins
As is clear by now I’ve been digging into ancient coins lately and I found these very interesting examples of Roman coin depicting Armenians and Armenian symbols. It is always curious to see how Armenians were portrayed by others in the ancient times. I wander if other nearby empires (maybe the Persians) have struck coins depicting Armenia, Armenian...
