COLLECTOR COINS 2014
Cauldron for holy chrism
| Nominal Value | Metal and Stamp | Wight gr | Diametr | Circulation | Edge | Quality |
| 1000 dram | silver 925 | 25,0 g | 27,0 x 47,0 mm | 2500 pcs | ribbed | proof |
The silver cauldron for Holy Chrism is one of
the treasures of Holy Etchmiadzin. It was
made with donations of Gaspar
Haroutiunian (Karapetoghlian), a merchant from New
Nakhijevan, in 1895 in Moscow, in the workshop of
Pavel Ovchinnikov.
The cauldron is smelted, circular, crowned with a
dome-shaped lid, which is topped by a beautiful
sculpture of a dove - a symbol of Holy Spirit. The
cauldron is covered with geometrical ornament and
images of plants, and its central wide belt is
divided into six equal parts showing
baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, King
Abgar and the King Tiridates's family.
Also the cauldron bears depictions of
the Pentecost, St Gregory the
Illuminator's vision and the Mother
Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin.
The cauldron was first used for the
blessing of the Holy Chrism by Mkrtich I
(Khrimian Hayrik), Catholicos of All
Armenians, in 1897. According to the
traditional order, the blessing of the Holy
Chrism in the Armenian Church is celebrated by
the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, once in every five to seven years, in the
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Obverse of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the
Republic of Armenia.
Reverse of the coin exhibits the cauldron for Holy
Chrism.
Design of the coin developed with the support of
the Holy See of Etchmiadzin.
Minted in the Mayer Mint, Germany.
In circulation since 30.03.2015.
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