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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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Scientific Conference "Liturgical Standard of Stephen the Great"

25 August 2011
The conference highlighted scientific concept of the exhibition "Liturgical Standard of Stephen the Great" (held in Chisinau on August 27 to September 10), addressing the main historical, artistic and conservation issues on the flag. There were presented the following communications

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International Museum Day

18 May 2011
International Museum Day was celebrated this year by the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova through the series of events, which took place between 10:00 and 18:00. This time the theme of the Day was «Museums and Memory» (as decided by ICOM).

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Scientific Conference „Land Ownership in Bessarabia: traditions, organization and regulation”

17 May 2011
On the occasion of the 195th anniversary from the time of creation of the Bessarabian Topographic Commission headed by Colonel S.I. Kornilovich (1816), on May 17, 2011 the Sector of Modern History of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova has organized a scientific conference "Land Ownership in Bessarabia: History, Organization, and Regulation".

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The European Night of Museums 2011

14 May 2011
The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova for the sixth time took part in the European cultural program «Night of Museums». It was open to the public for free on the night of 14 to 15 May from 18:00 to 02:00.

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Charity Event „Stop a moment”

27 April 2011
National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted a charity event organized by Viorica Nagacevschi Foundation for the old people from the Chisinau Shelter and children from the Abandoned Children's Home from Straseni. The event began with the opening of an exhibition "Stop a moment," which displayed 100 photographs with portraits of old people and children, and a few nuns from the Hirova Monastery, all made by photographer Iurie Raileanu.

The charity event has brought joy to those whom it was dedicated to. They were presented with photographs and gifts from sponsors

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Charity Event „Stop a moment”

27 April 2011
National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted a charity event organized by Viorica Nagacevschi Foundation for the old people from the Chisinau Shelter and children from the Abandoned Children's Home from Straseni. The event began with the opening of an exhibition "Stop a moment," which displayed 100 photographs with portraits of old people and children, and a few nuns from the Hirova Monastery, all made by photographer Iurie Raileanu.

The charity event has brought joy to those whom it was dedicated to. They were presented with photographs and gifts from sponsors

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Museum Education Seminar

30 March 2011
The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova held on March 30, 2011, at 10:00, the Museum Education Seminar "Types and Methods of Museum Pedagogy".

The seminar was attended by professionals in the field of public relations from the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, National Art Museum of Moldova, National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, A.S. Pushkin's House-Museum as well as school teachers and university lecturers from Chisinau

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Scientific conference "93 years after the unification of Bessarabia with Romania"

26 March 2011
National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted on 26 March 2011 in the Blue Room, the scientific conference "93 years after the unification of Bessarabia with Romania" The conference was attended by renowned historians from Republic of Moldova and Romania. In the framework of this scientific manifestation there was presented the Collection of documents : Gheorghe Cojocaru, Operation "South" Chisinau. Операция "Юг» Кишинев, Chisinau, 2010, 484 p.

The conference program can be found here.


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Book Presentation "Historical center of Chisinau at the beginning of 21st century: Directory of architectural monuments"

10 March 2011
The SITe Center (Architecture, Cultural Heritage, and Design) and the ARC Publishing House, in the framework of a public event held at the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, had presented the album "Historical center of Chisinau at the beginning of 21st century: Directory of architectural monuments" considered by experts "an album of national importance".

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Round Table “Entry into force of the Law on the protection of archaeological heritage”

9 March 2011
On March 9, from 11:00, at the Blue Room of the museum there took place the press conference and the round table on "Entry into force of the Law on the protection of archaeological heritage" organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, and the National Association of Young Historians of Moldova

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Presentation of the Institute of Social History „Pro Memoria"

15 February 2011
The Blue Room of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted the presentation of the Institute of Social History “Pro Memoria”. The objectives of the new institution are the following: application of new research and teaching methodologies in the field of historical sciences; elaboration, implementation / execution, evaluation and monitoring of various projects at local / national level in order to develop scientific and didactic potential in the field; organizing and participation in seminars, symposia, conferences; dissemination of historical knowledge through local and foreign mass media.

The event was attended by researchers from academic, university, and museum institutions, representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in Moldova.

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Municipal Seminar on History „Development of Museum Heritage to Improve the Learning Process for the Subject of History"

25 January 2011
The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova has held a methodical seminar on “Development of Museum Heritage to Improve the Learning Process for the Subject of History” attended by teachers of history from schools of the municipality of Chisinau. The event was organized in collaboration with the General Directorate for Education, Youth, and Sports of the Municipality of Chisinau

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Presentation of a series of postage stamps „Exhibits from the Treasury of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture”

25 January 2011
 
Tuesday, January 25, in one of the rooms of the permanent exhibition “History and Civilization” the presentation of a new issue of postage stamps „Exhibits from the Treasury of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture” had place. The postage stamps were produced by the „Posta Moldovei” State Enterprise on the basis of a cooperation agreement signed with the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova on January 12, 2011 for familiarization of philatelists around the world with unique items from the museum’s collections

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Symposium “Bessarabian Nobility in the Russian Empire during the Reform Period”

1 December 2010
On November 30 – December 1, 2010 the Modern History Department of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova held the National Symposium “Bessarabian Nobility in the Russian Empire during the Reform Period” dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the Alexandru Matei Cotruta’s death (1827-1905).

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Round Table “Human Rights, Democracy, and Constitutional State”

13 November 2010
Within the framework of the 12th International Symposium “Romanians from Abroad” on November 13, 2010 at 11:30 in the Blue Room of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova there was hosted the Round Table “Human Rights, Democracy, and Constitutional State” held by ASTRA.  Greetings to the participants were addressed by Elena Postica, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova; Ion Negrei, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova; Areta Mosu, President of the Iasi ASTRA Department “Mihail Kogalniceanu”; Victor Grecu, Vice  President of ASTRA, Sibiu. In the discussion there were also participated Teodor Carnat, the President of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in the Republic of Moldova; Victor Axenti; Claudia Partole, Maria Danilov, PhD; Viorel Hodis, PhD (Cluj-Napoca), Gheorghe Iutis, PhD (Iasi); Gheorghe Marzenco, Press Office of the President of the Republic of Moldova; and others

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The Closing Ceremony of the Project “Provision of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova with Modern Equipment for Restoration of Exhibits, Exhibition and Educational Activities” Financed by the Government of Japan

27 October 2010
The Government of Japan has provided financial assistance amounting to U.S. $ 81,562 for the project to provide the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova with modern equipment for restoration of exhibits, exhibition and educational activities. The project was implemented within one year (October 2009 – October 2010). This is the first project performed in the Republic of Moldova within the framework of the Small Grants Program in the Field of Culture

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Annual Scientific Session 2010

15 October 2010
On October 14 – 15, 2010 the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova organizes the 20th Annual Scientific Session.

PROGRAM

Thursday, October 14, 2010

10.00 – 10.30: Opening of the Scientific Session (ground floor, 1st room) Brief speeches Eugen Sava, General Director of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova Mariana Slapac, Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova Gheorghe Postica, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Moldova Gheorghe Cojocaru, Director of the Institute of History, State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova Mihai Ursu, General Director of the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History

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International Festival of Choral Music

14 October 2010
The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted the National Music Part of the 3rd International Festival of Choral Music held by the Music and Choral Association of the Republic of Moldova. In the Blue Room of the museum there sang choral groups from Georgia, Latvia, Romania, Russia, and the Republic of Moldova.

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Discussion on the topic: “Migration and Multi-ethnicity in the Past and at Present”

12 October 2010
The event was organized by the Moldova-Institut Leipzig, Friedrich-Ebert Foundation, Moldavian-German Forum, National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, and the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives “Viitorul”. It was attended by cultural workers and scientists from the Republic of Moldova and Germany, among which there are Dr. Klaus Bochmann, the Chairman of the Moldova-Institut Leipzig; Igor Corman, the Chairman of the Moldavian-German Forum and the Commission for Foreign Policy and European Integration of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova; Dr. Vasile Dumbrava, Moldova-Institut Leipzig; Dr. Igor Sharov, State University of Moldova; Dr. Ute Schmidt, Freie Universitat (Berlin); and others.

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Archaeological research at the Mazarache church from Chisinau

12 October 2010
During July – October, 2010 the archaeological expedition of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova carried out investigations near the Mazarache Church from Chisinau and in the cemetery adjacent to the site. In about 40 investigated graves together with other material able to shed light on the time periods when the cemetery was used (pottery, buttons, earrings, rings, etc.) there were found many coins attributed to the medieval and pre-modern times. At the same time, there were discovered a defensive ditch of the Early Iron Age, a cellar of the 17th – 18th centuries, and remnants of an aqueduct of the 19th century

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Round table “Chisinau: from the Atmosphere of the Past, at the Door of the Present”.

6 October 2010
The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, in connection with the World Habitat Day, has organized a round table on the topic: “Chisinau: from the Atmosphere of the Past, at the Door of the Present”. The event was attended by Dr. Tamara Nesterov, a researcher from the Architecture Department of the Institute of Cultural Heritage of the ASM; Ion Stefanita, the General Director of the Agency for Inspection and Restoration of Monuments of the Ministry of Culture; Sergiu Brinza, the Head of the Public Relations Department of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova; lecturers and students of the Department of Urbanism and Architecture of the Technical University 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