Coronation Tram
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Title
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Coronation Tram
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Description
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Silver coronation tram of Levon I., AD 1198, 20 mm in diameter. Obverse shows 2 figures inside a pearlate border: virgin Mary on left & Emperior Levon w/crown kneels w/left arm extended to receive the Holy Spirit. Hand of God reaches down from heaven to release a dove/Holy Spirit. Legend on outer circle says "Levon King of all Armenians." Reverse shows 2 rampant lions with cross on staff between them. Outer circle legend : by the Will of God.
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Identifier
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2008.036.037
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Subject
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Numismatics
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Provenance
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William and Catherine Sell
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Date Created
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1198