ORLANDO, FL–Museum Trustee and renowned collector Levon Saryan was awarded not one, but two prizes at the Florida United Numismatists coin show. This is one of the largest coin shows in the country.
Dr. Saryan was one of five numismatists chosen nationwide to receive the Numismatic Ambassador Award. The award recognizes more than 20 years of service to the numismatic hobby including writing, lecturing, coordinating a scout merit badge clinic, and serving in responsible positions for various organizations.
“For many years Levon has been curating Armenian coin and money displays and winning awards at prestigious coin shows,” explains fellow Trustee Charles Hajinian. “He has given talks and presented Armenian history to the world at these events, and we thank and congratulate him.”
At the same convention, Saryan mounted a competitive display of Armenian medals struck by the Mekhitarist congregations of Venice and Vienna commemorating significant events and personages in Armenian history. The display consisted of medals and related items, some over 100 years old, along with descriptions of their historical and cultural significance. Exhibits are judged on technical accuracy, rarity, and visual appeal. Saryan’s display received a second-place award in the category of medals and tokens.
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Dr. Saryan is a retired biochemist and toxicologist. He is an overseas member of Armenia’s National Academy of Sciences, a co-founder of the Armenian Numismatic and Antiquities Society, and a prolific researcher and writer for the Armenian Numismatic Journal and other publications.
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