Numismatic Fund of the Museum of History of Azerbaijan, Numismatic collection in National Museum of History, Baku, Azerbaijan
The Numismatic Fund occupies dedicated halls within the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, displaying coins, medals, and monetary artifacts across multiple periods.
The fund started in 1920 with 103 coins and expanded to become the largest numismatic collection in the USSR by 1975, containing 85,000 pieces.
The collection contains monetary items from various civilizations including Safavids, Shirvanshahs, Ancient Rome, Arabic Caliphate, and Ottoman Empire, reflecting regional trade connections.
Visitors can examine over 150,000 coins and banknotes organized chronologically, with detailed information cards explaining the significance of each monetary period.
The fund holds 200 Greek coins discovered near Shamakhi city, including rare tetradrachms from the reigns of Alexander the Great to Nicomedes II.
Inception: 1920
GPS coordinates: 40.36944,49.84000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 16:49
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