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Extremely Rare Armenian Coin

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This is a very rare Armenian coin as it is the earliest example of coinage inscribed with Armenian writing. This coin is struck during reign of Kiurike I (979-989 AD.) ruler of Armenian kingdom of Lori. On the front side we see facing bust of Christ with cross nimbate, wearing himation. I[SOU]S and K[RISDO]S is inscribed in Armenian...

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