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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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National Session of Reports - Archaeological research in the Republic of Moldova, Campaign 2022

16 May 2023

On May 16, 2023, within the National Museum of History of Moldova, the National Session of Reports - Archaeological Research in the Republic of Moldova, Campaign 2022, was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the National Archaeological Commission.

This scientific meeting was organized in partnership by the National Archaeological Agency and the National History Museum of Moldova, on the occasion of the European Night of Museums and the International Day of Museums, which were celebrated this year on May 13 and 18, respectively


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European Night of Museums 2023

13 May 2023

The National Museum of History of Moldova had the pleasure of hosting one of the most important events in the world museum community - the European Night of Museums, under the banner "At the night of museums, fashion comes to life!". The event, in its 19th edition, was organized on Saturday, May 13, 2023, between 17:00 and 24:00


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Polish poster workshop at the National Museum of History of Moldova

12 May 2023

The National Museum of History of Moldova was the host of a special cultural event between May 10-12, 2023. During this period, in collaboration with the Polish Institute in Bucharest, took place a Polish poster workshop.

The workshop gave the participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the unmistakable style of Polish posters. The event was led by two experts in the field, Agata Kulczyk and Marcin Markowski from Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts Poznań


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Expanding cooperation with institutions from the Republic of Lithuania

10 May 2023

In the context of developing the cooperation with institutions from the Republic of Lithuania, on May 10, 2023, at the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights in Vilnius, Lithuania took place the opening ceremony of the PHOTO-DOCUMENTARY EXHIBITION "CHILDHOOD IN THE GULAG". The exhibition presents photo-documentary images about the life of Bessarabian children condemned by the totalitarian-communist regime of the Moldavian SSR to deportation, starvation, Russification, indoctrination, forced removal from their own families, during the years 1940-1941 and 1944-1953

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Opening of the exhibition "Ukrainian Universe of Maria Prymachenko"

10 May 2023

On May 10, in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the opening of the exhibition "Ukrainian Universe of Maria Prymachenko", organized by the Polish Institute in Bucharest.

The universe of Prymachenko's paintings is a fantastic one full of eccentric creatures and plants, a world broken from reality that requires from us a lot of attention and in-depth knowledge of plants, animals and people


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Good Deeds Day

30 April 2023

The National Museum of History of Moldova marked the Good Deeds Day, initiated in the Republic of Moldova by the Volunteer Center RVC, joining the world movement that encourages kindness and generosity towards others.

This event marked the end of April, giving visitors the opportunity to learn and enjoy the activities organized by the Public Relations and Museum Education Section.


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XVII Heraldry Symposium

27 April 2023

On April 27, 2023, the "Paul Gore" Genealogy, Heraldry and Archival Society, the National Heraldry Commission under the President of the Republic of Moldova and the National Museum of History of Moldova organized the XVII Heraldry Symposium.

It was dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Heraldry Cabinet within the Office of the President of the Republic of Moldova


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Opening of the "Borders" exhibition of the multimedia artist Valeria Barbas

27 April 2023

On April 26, 2023, in the hall on the ground floor of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the opening of the multimedia exhibition "Borders" took place, which represents a unique collaboration between the artist Dr. Valeria Barbas and the Museum and the Archives of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

At the opening event of the exhibition, the author of the exhibition Dr. Valeria Barbas, Deputy Director of NMHM Livia Sîrbu, Vice-Rector of ULIM dr. hab. Elena Prus, art critic, Prof. Dr., Eleonora Brigalda and Marcela Nistor, deputy in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova


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The photo-documentary exhibition “Childhood in the Gulag” on the agenda of the national program “Timișoara – European capital of culture in 2023”

21 April 2023

On April 21, 2023, at the invitation of colleagues from the Memorial of Revolution in Timișoara (Romania), took place the vernissage "Childhood in the Gulag" (curator Ludmila D. Cojocaru), organized within the National Cultural Program "Timișoara - European Capital of Cultures in the year 2023".

The exhibition presents photo-documentary images about the life of Bessarabian children condemned by the totalitarian-communist regime of the Moldavian SSR to deportation, starvation, Russification, indoctrination, forced excision from their own families, during the years 1940-1941 and 1944-1953


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Scientific Conference "Communication, mobility and trade during the Pre-Roman Iron and Early Roman Age in Central and Eastern Europe"

21 April 2023

The Marie Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin organized, in collaboration with the National Museum of History of Moldova and the Free University of Berlin, an important scientific conference on the theme "Communication, mobility and trade during the Pre-Roman Iron and Early Roman Age in Central and Eastern Europe". The event took place between April 19-21, 2023 and benefited from the financial support of the Alexander von Humboldt foundation

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Round table "Archaeologist Emanuil RIKMAN - 100 years since his birth"

13 April 2023

On April 13, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the round table "Archaeologist Emanuil RIKMAN - 100 years since his birth", organized by the Archeology Sector of the museum in partnership with the Faculty of History and Philosophy of the State University of Moldova and National Archaeological Agency.

The event was organized within the project "Museum heritage and historical memory: research, interpretation, presentation" (number 20.80009.0807.43), financed by the State Program (2020-2023)


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The launch of the volume "AERE PERENNIUS. More lasting than Bronze", coordinators: Lilia Dergaciova, Denis Topal, Leonid Mosionjnic, Sergej Razumov, Ghenadie Sîrbu

12 April 2023

On April 12, 2023, in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the launch of the volume "AERE PERENNIUS. More lasting than Bronze" Essays in honor of Valentin Dergachev on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

"AERE PERENNIUS. More lasting than Bronze" is a collection of materials and synthesis studies in the field of Neo-Eneolithic and Bronze Age archeology by international researchers from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Poland, Germany, the United States of America, Canada and others


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Inauguration of the exhibition "Heydar Aliyev - Life and activity of a remarkable personality"

6 April 2023

On April 6, 2023, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the opening ceremony of the exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Leader of the Nation of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, entitled "Life and activity of a remarkable personality".

At the opening of the event, the ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Moldova, Gudsi Osmanov, greeted the guests and thanked the management of the Republic of Moldova for the support given in order to organize the exhibition


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“Make Art not War”, charity event dedicated to peace and the Ukrainian people

31 March 2023

On March 31, 2023, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place "Make Art not War", a charity event organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova and Hospices of Hope Moldova, in partnership with International Women Club Moldova.

The purpose of the event was to collect funds to support the Ukrainian people and the Chisinau Hope Center of Hospices of Hope Moldova, which will open in May 2023


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Launch of the work "Monetary circulation in Bessarabia (1812–1944)" and donation of valuable awards by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova to the National Museum of History of Moldova

30 March 2023

On March 30, 2023, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova organized the presentation event of the book "Monetary circulation in Bessarabia (1812-1944)" written by teacher Marian Bolum from the "Manolache Costache Epureanu" Secondary School in Bârlad, Romania. The volume was presented by Dr. Viorel M. Butnariu, from the Institute of History "A. D. Xenopol" from Iasi, Romania, in the Lecture Hall of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova

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Marking the 105th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania

27 March 2023

On the occasion of the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, the National Museum of History of Moldova organized a series of activities aimed at honoring the historical event of the unification of the two Romanian provinces into a single state.

In this context, NMHM museographers organized thematic lessons for students, presenting them with the history of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania and its importance for our national history and culture


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Opening of the photo exhibition on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Moldova and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Slovak Republic (1993-2023)

21 March 2023

On March 21, 2023, in the upstairs hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova were launched the photo exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Moldova and the 30th anniversary of establishment of the Slovak Republic (1993-2023).

In his speech, Pavol Ivan, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Slovakia in Chisinau, stated that the exhibition consists of 23 panels, and the first part of it presents the bilateral relations between the two countries, which have already lasted three decades and are marked by friendship, cooperation and mutual success


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The winners of the "Museums of the Future" program were chosen

21 March 2023

On March 21, 2023, in the premises of Artcor, took place the event in which the winners of the "Museums of the Future" program were chosen.

The "Museums of the Future" program aims to increase the visibility of cultural institutions by integrating innovations and augmenting museum halls with new ideas and visions. Technologies are a catalyst for traditional fields such as tourism, culture, history, but also a tool for presenting identity and the past


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The national colloquium "The 21st century museum: between traditionalism and modernity"

10 March 2023

On March 10, 2023, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the colloquium "The 21st century museum between traditionalism and modernity", a generous, vast, complex theme. Directors of national museum institutions, museographers and researchers from the Republic of Moldova and Romania were present during the colloquium. Also, have honored the colloquium with their presence: Dr. Ioan Opriș from Bucharest, Dr. Virgil Nițulescu, director of the Romanian National Museum from Bucharest, Dr. Aurica Ichim, director of the "Regina Maria" Iași Municipal Museum. The participants of the event were greeted by local and foreign scientific personalities

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Opening of the exhibition "Metamorphoses of energy" by Mari Iurskaya

7 March 2023

On March 7, 2023, in the ground floor hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the opening of the painting exhibition " Metamorphoses of energy " by Mari Iurskaya - a talented artist whose paintings inspire and prompts reflection.

The event was moderated by Svetlana Shishkina, who told about the works signed by Mari Iurskaia and invited the audience present to admire and contemplate them


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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