LINKS

This is a list of some Armenian, and Numismatic links that I have compiled. Some numismatic links might not be related to Armenia, and some Armenian links wont be related to numismatics, but all are worth the look. I have also provided a small summary of each link.

• Amal Hayati Collection – This site displays the collection of Edmond Wardeh. A large portion of the collection is from the Ilkhanids and Ayyubids, however you will find numerous other dynasties, including Cilician Armenian. Not too much text, but if any, all is in English.
• Anatolian Coins – Another site with mostly a Turkic theme, includes a large collection of Cilician Armenian coins. Many coins struck by Turkic and Mongol dynasties of the medieval era in the cities of historic Armenia are covered here. It includes the legends on coins in the various languages (There seem to be some errors though.). Site content is mostly English, but some content in Turkish.
• Antique and Medieval Coins of Azerbaijan - Displays coinage of some historic cities of Armenia. Little content, but still worth the look. Content in English, Russian and French.
• Armenian House – A site on Armenian literature, including classical and contemporary works, books on Armenian history and the Armenian Genocide. The content is in Armenian, Russian and English.
• Armenian Numismatics – A site in Russian by Alex Akopian dedicated to Armenian numismatics. Some literature and references on the Islamic coinage of Armenia.
• Armenian Numismatic Society – Home page of the Armenian numismatic society. Contact information, list of publications for sale and other information about the society.
• Armenian Studies at UCLA - Home page of the Armenian Studies Program at University of California Los Angeles. Introductory pages to various arts like metalwork, weaving and architecture of Armenia. There is a bit on coins and images as well.
• Babacan Coins – The collection of Cengiz Babacan is presented here. The theme is mostly medieval Turkic dynasties and Ottomans, covering their coinage in many cities of historic Armenia. There are also some maps and checklists. It includes the legends on coins in Arabic (There seem to be some errors though.). Not too much text, but all in English.
• Byzantine Bronzes - A site dedicated to Byzantine coinage, mostly copper as well as some related dyansties. Covers some ethnic Armenian emperors as well as Armenian related coinage. All content is in English.
• Christian Rasmussen Collection – The collection of Ilkhanid coins of Christian Rasmussen. Many cities of historic Armenia are covered. . It includes the legends on coins in Arabic. Not too much text, but all in English.
• Coin Archives – A website that archives the Internet sales of several major auctioneers. A good reference to research all types of sold coins.
• Charm.ru Library - Some 19th and early 20th century rare numismatic literature in PDF format can be downloaded here, I believe some Armenian related topics are covered here. I think some books are originally from Google books, where one can search for additional literautre. Also one may view Markov's work on Jaylarids here - Armenian issues of this dynasty are included as well. To explore general contents of the library see here.
• Coinage of Armenia in the Twelfth - Early Thirteenth Centuries - Basically an article by Aram Vardanian on the said topic. Pretty well done.
• The Coins and History of Asia – A site by Tom Mallon that covers Asian related coinage. There are numerous dynasties displayed here, including Armenian ones, but the focus is Sassanian coinage. Islamic dynasties in historic Armenia are also covered. Many nice manuals and references on Sassanian coinage.All content in English.
• Coins of Moldavia and Wallachia - A nicely done site, dedicated to the coinage of the mentioned region. Content seems to be in Romanian and English.
• Coins Mania - A site that seems to have copied most of the content of the Babacan page in regards to Ottoman coins. However, some of the pics that are here are no longer on the Babacan page. Site is Greek, but one should be able to navigate.
• Early Islamic Coins - A site that shows the Collection of Islamic coins in hte Jim Roberts collection. Little text but many dynasties and pics. Many Islamic dynasties of historic Armenia are covered. All content is English.
• Eron Coins - A site similiar to Anatolian Coins and Chengiz Babacan Collection. Site features mostly Turkic coinage, but also inculdes some Greek coins.
• French and English Royal Medieval Coins | Coins of Venice- A nice cite of the above mentioned areas. All content is in English.
• Georgian Numismatics - A site dedicated to Georgian numismatics. All content in English.
• History and Coins: Articles - a Webpage of M. Bates , linking to some of his Near Eastern and related numismatic articles. Some Armenian related topics here.
• History of Armenia - An online version of Kurkjians classic work on Armenian history. Numerous illustrations of Armenian coins.
• A History of the Crusades- An online version of all 6 volumes of the University of Wisconsin classic work on the crusades. Comprehensive coverage of the history, including Cilician Armenia. Numismatic topics covered too. Highly recommended.
• History Museum of Armenia - This is homepage of the State History Museum in Yerevan, Armenia. See some of their exhibits, including their coins. Decent amount of decent stuff.
• Maskukat Collection - A site displaying the coin collection of Fawzan Barrage. Theme is mostly medieval Islamic, European and Crusader.
• Orthodox Coins - Basically a site dedicated to coinage of medieval Balkan states as Bulgaria and Serbia. With work progressing, this is an excellent site to visit for those interested on the topic.
• Ottoman Coinage - A site covering Ottoman coinage. Includes issues in many cities of historic Armenia. Content in Turkish and English.
• Parthian Coins - A site dedicated to Parthian coinage. Very nicely done. All content in English.
• P.J. Symes Articles - A list of banknote articles by P.J Symes, include some Armenian-related articles about Baku issues of 1918.
• Robert Bedrosian's Home Page - A page of Dr. Bedrosian covering some aspects of Armenian history. Some very useful and interesting writing.
• Serbian History Through Coinage - A site portraying coinage of medieval Serbia. A nicely done site. All content in English.
• Turkish Numismatic Society - This is the home page of the TND. Here they have all of their articles from their bulletins. Many Armenian topics. Unfortunately, majority of articles in Turkish, but still pictures.
• Umayyad Dirhams and their Mints - Covers mints of the Umayyad dirhams, and their dates, some important coverage of Armenian mints.
• Virtualani – A site dedicated to the ruins of Ani as well as Armenian monuments in Turkey. Content in English and Turkish.
• WildWinds - An online database of Roman, Greek and Byzantine coinage. An excellent and highly recommended site. All content in English.
• Zeno Oriental Coins Database - The name speaks for itself. This is a database created by Vladimir Belyaev. Our database of Armenian coins is hosted here.