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The great ruler Stephen the Great, outstanding army commander and diplomat, was also concerned during his life with the economic prosperity of the country, supporting the development of crafts, trade and fairs. During his reign, groși and half groși minted in the dinar system were issued, a monetary system introduced in Moldova during the last reign of Petru Aron (1455-1457).

The coins were minted from silver of superior title, those that reflect stability in the economic life of the country at that time. Their masterful execution at the Suceava mint is among the beautiful artistic achievements during the reign of Stephen the Great.

During his reign, two types of issues were minted, for the two denominations: groși and half groși.

Type I issues have a split shield on the obverse; in the first quarter appears a rose surmounted by a cross and three fascias, in the second quarter. For the epigraph issues (groși), the image is accompanied by the circular legend with the name of the issuer: + STEFANVS VOIEVODA. On the other side appears the bour's head with a star between the horns accompanied by the heraldic furniture - the rose and the contoured crescent, placed to the right and left of the bour's head; circular legend: MOLDAVIE COIN.

On type II coins in the shield on the obverse appears a patriarchal cross (double) and the legend STEFANVSVOIEVOD or abbreviated STEFANVSVOIE. On the reverse, as in type I, the bour's head with heraldic attributes is preserved: rose right/crescent left and crescent right/rose left. A star or rose appears between the ox's horns. The legend accompanying the face with the bour head is MONETAMOLDAVI or abbreviated MONETAMOLDA.

The dating of Stephen the Great's coins is still under discussion. According to one opinion, type I issues were minted between 1457-1476, and type II between 1480/1481-1505 (Octavian Iliescu), and another 1465/1467-1475/1476 for type I and 1476/1479-1497 for type II (Ernest Oberländer-Târnoveanu).

The coins in this showcase were discovered during the archaeological excavations at Orheiul Vechi (Trebujeni, Orhei district) in the 6th and 7th decades of the 20th century:

1. Type I money issues, groși, silver
2. Type II money issues, groși, silver
3. Type II coin issue, half groși, silver

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The European Night of Museums 2015

16 May 2015

This year the European Museum Night was held on May 16th, under the generic One night at the museum - a time of real fairy tales


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The anniversary of the Victory Day Against Fascism, 70 years from the end of World War II

4 May 2015
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary from the end of World War II at the National Museum of History of Moldova were held two activities, on the 30th April and 4th May, with the generic „World War II. A tragic lesson of 20th century". Pupils from the Theoretical Lyceum „Minerva" and the Republican Music Boarding-School „Serghei Rahmaninov" participated at the event which was held in the Diorama Hall of the museum. Different subjects were approached, such as the horrors of the war, the historic significance of the day of 9th May and the participation of grandfathers in the battlefield and their contribution to peace in Europe. The aim of these actions is knowledge of history, homage of war veterans and promotion of solidarity between generations.

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Round table „Evolution of money - from coins to virtual cards and contactless”

9 April 2015
At the National Museum of History of Moldova was held a round table with the topic „Evolution of money - from coins to virtual cards and contactless" which was organized by the European Fund for the South-Eastern Europe

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Concert by Baltic Guitar Quartet from Lithuania

10 March 2015
The Baltic Guitar Quartet from Vilnius gave an extraordinary concert in the Blue Room of the museum celebrating the 25th anniversary from the restoration of Lithuanian Independence, an even organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Moldova

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Festive meeting dedicated to the International Women's Day at the National Museum of History of Moldova

4 March 2015
On the occasion of 8th March, the National Museum of History of Moldova held a cultural event titled "I kiss your hand, woman", which brought together female employees and collaborators of our institution

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Dragobete Day at National Museum of History of Moldova

23 February 2015
On the eve of traditional Romanian holiday Dragobete, the National Museum of History of Moldova organized in partnership with Esthetic Education Center „Lăstărel" and Theoretical Lyceum „Mircea Eliade" an event to honor ancestral cultural values, traditions and customs

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Evocation „540 years from the victory of Ştefan cel Mare at Vaslui”

10 January 2015
On January 10th, were commemorated 540 years form the battle of Vaslui when prince Ştefan cel Mare obtained one of the most brilliant victories over the Ottoman army

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Activities entitled „A Christmas Dream”

21 December 2014
During the holy feasts of Christmas, National Museum of History of Moldova together with handmade dolls creators of Moldova brought the celebration joy to disadvantaged children from socialization and rehabilitation center "House of Hope", Auxiliary school no. 7 of Chisinau and to several children from families in need of village Pojăreni from Ialoveni rayon

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Yearly session of scientific papers of the National Museum of History of Moldova (the 24th edition)

17 October 2014
On October 16th and 17th, 2014 was held the yearly session of scientific papers of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the 24th edition

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Outdoor Cinema at the National Museum of History of Moldova

26 September 2014
Between 11 to 26 September 2014 the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted in its backyard a novel event for museum institutions in the country - "Under the Stars Movie Night ". The initiative to organize an outdoor film Cinematheque belonged to founders of Social-charity Project  "From heart to heart". It maintains a popular concept abroad - outdoor cinema

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Re-opening of the Memorial House „Alexei Şciusev” after renovation

24 September 2014

The Memorial House „A. Şciusev" was re-opened for the visiting public after about one year and a half of rehabilitation works. The renovation envisaged inner and outer spaces of the building in which the famous architect was born back in 1873


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Festive meeting dedicated to Historian's Day 2014

18 June 2014

Association of Historians of Moldova, Institute of History of ASM, Department of History and Philosophy of MSU, "Ion Creanga" State University, Department of History and International Relations of FIUM, Chisinau Municipality, Center for Military History and Culture, Romanian Cultural Institute "Mihai Eminescu", Chisinau, National Museum of History organized on June 18, 2014 a festive meeting dedicated to Historian's Day


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DAY and NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 2014 at the National Museum of History of Moldova

17 May 2014

This year, two of the most important events in the worldwide community of museums - International Museum Day and Night of Museums were celebrated by the National Museum of History of Moldova on May 17. On this occasion, the museum prepared for visitors many interesting and varied activities, which started at 11:00 and ended at 02:00.


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Scientific symposium “Bibliophile values from the national heritage”

30 April 2014
On the occasion of the bicentenary from the opening of the first printing house (May 30th, 1814) at the Eparchy of Chișinău and Hotin, the National Museum of History of Moldova, the Modern and Contemporary History Sector, organized on 30th April 2014 the scientific symposium "Bibliophile values from the national heritage"

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Roundtable „Hansca - archaeological site and excavation site-school. 50 years from the beginning of research"

17 April 2014
On the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites the National Museum of History of Moldova organized a roundtable with the generic „Hansca - archaeological site and excavation site-school. 50 years from the beginning of research", moderated by conf. dr. Ion TENTIUC, head of Archaeology and Old History Sector of the National Museum of History of Moldova

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Event for the commemoration of writer Dumitru Matcovschi

10 April 2014
The Year of Dumitru Matcovschi was marked on April 10 at the National Museum of History of Moldova in cultural-educational event entitled "The poet who taught us flying high, longing and crying"

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Symposium commemorating a centenary from the birth of architect David Palatnic

10 February 2014
Architect David Palatnic was commemorated within the framework of a symposium organized on February, 10th at the National Museum of History of Moldova. The event celebrated 100 years from the birth of the distinct architect, author of multiple building projects from Chișinău and other towns from the republic - public buildings, buildings of social and cultural vocation, residential buildings.

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Roundtable „Policies of conservation and restoration of museum heritage in Republic of Moldova”

20 December 2013
>On December 20th, 2013 as part of the events consecrated to the 30th anniversary from the foundation of the National Museum of History of Moldova, there was organized with the support of Ministry of Culture the round table "Policies of conservation and restoration of museum heritage in Republic of Moldova"

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The great ruler Stephen the Great, outstanding army commander and diplomat, was also concerned during his life with the economic prosperity of the country, supporting the development of crafts, trade and fairs. During his reign, groși and half groși minted in the dinar system were issued, a monetary system introduced in Moldova during the last reign of Petru Aron (1455-1457)...

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2024 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
 Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
 Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2024 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
 Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
 Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC