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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 works of Voltaire, the great French figure of the Enlightenment – part of the Koch’s book collection from the Scientific Library of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy named after Nicolae Testemitanu” 

May 16th – 31st, 2015
The exhibition was organized in collaboration with the Scientific Library of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy named after Nicolae Testemitanu in order to familiarize the public with the old and rare books of the Koch's collection...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„The oak from Caracui” 

May 12 - August 1, 2015
The exhibition „The oak from Caracui" is dedicated to the centenary from the birth of academician Nicolae Corlăteanu, founder of Romanian linguistics in the Republic of Moldova and well-known professor, Laureate of the State Prize, Emeritus of Science, Chevalier of the Order of the Republic, author of more than 550 scientific and memorial works...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„In the beginning was ... The Clay" 

April 16th, 2015 - January 18th, 2016
Since ancient times, the clay played an important role in the daily life of human communities. In expressing the primary role of the earth in human life, the legends and universal (Akkadian, Chinese etc.) mythology, also the Bible considers than Man himself was created from earth clay...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„The elite of contemporary art, from Realism to High Definition" 

March 20-29, 2015
On March 20th, 2015, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was opened an exhibition of contemporary painting, organized by the Muscio Studio Arte from Italy...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„Colors for Mărțișor” 

February 28 - March 10, 2015
Starting with February 28th, 2015 the National Museum of History of Moldova is hosting an exhibition of Mărțișor organized in collaboration with the Center of Esthetic Education „Lăstărel"...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“The universe of dolls” 

December 16th-29th, 2014
The National Museum of History of Moldova hosts between December 16th and 29th, the first exhibition of designers of dolls and Teddy bears from Moldova - "The universe of dolls"...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“Treasures of the Past (artifacts of gold and silver, 5th millennium BC - 18th century AD)”  

(permanent)
The exhibition brings together the most representative objects made of gold and silver, which originate from the territory of the Republic of Moldova and are preserved in the collections of the National Museum of History of Moldova...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„Love for the truth” 

November 15th-30th, 2014
On 15 November, in the hall on the second floor of the National Museum of History of Moldova, was opened the personal exhibition "Love for the truth" of artist photographer Victor Garștea...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Exhibition dedicated to the European Anti-trafficking Day 

October 18th-26th, 2014
A temporary exhibition was organized at the National Museum of History of Moldova on October 18th, marking the European Anti-trafficking Day as part of the National Campaign „Week of fight against trafficking in human beings"...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„National Heritage values – restoration and restitution” 

September 24, 2014 - April 7, 2015
The exhibition „Valuable pieces of national heritage - restoration and restitution" is opened as part of the events celebrating the European Heritage Days....
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„Archaeological discoveries on the route Sărăteni-Soroca” 

September 22nd-28th, 2014
The exhibition "Archaeological discoveries on the route Sărăteni-Soroca" has been organized at the National Museum of History of Moldova by the National Agency of Archaeology and Millennium Challenge Account Moldova as part of the European Heritage Days...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„Republic of Moldova in philately: history and culture” 

Dedicated to the Independence Day

August 25th– September 7th, 2014
Philately, part of cultural inheritance, is and will remain a representative element of the country's image into the world. The stamp, a true ambassador of history and traditions, of cultural, national and universal moral values is rightfully considered at international level one of national symbols along with the flag, coat of arms, hymn and coin...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“The Great War. Photo-documentary evidences”  

July 31 - September 22, 2014
The conflict that started after the assassination of Sarajevo (July 28th, 1914) was an unprecedented historical event by the number of countries involved, the military effort, and the extent of sacrifice...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“Dictatorship and Democracy in the Age of Extremes. A View on European History of the Twentieth Century” 

June 17 – July 17, 2014
The exhibition is organized at the National Museum of History of Moldova by the Embassy of Germany in the Republic of Moldova...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„Moldova - Our Sacred Home” 

May 23 – 31, 2014
The exhibition was organized in the 2nd floor hall of the museum, in collaboration with the Association "Origami Moldova", on the eve of the International Children's Day...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„Manhood and Faith” (Military awards from the collection of NMHM) 

May 17, 2014 -May 17, 2015
The National Museum of History of Moldova holds a rich collection of military awards from the 18th - 21st centuries. This valuable collection is very little known to the large public, this serving as motive for the organization of the exhibition „Manhood and Faith"...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“Hansca – archaeological site and school-site (50 years from the beginning of research)”  

April 18 - May 5, 2014
A new exhibition with the generic "Hansca - archaeological site and school-site (50 years from the beginning of research)" was opened to the large public at the National Museum of History of Moldova...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„Valeriu Gagiu. The man and his work”  

March 18 - May 5, 2014
The exhibition „Valeriu Gagiu. The man and his work" is part of a new cycle of cultural and scientific events - a project with the generic „Personalities of the 20th century" initiated by the NMHM having as objective the valorization and promotion of the achievements of notorious personalities of national culture and science...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
„David Palatnic: 100 years from birth” 

February 10-28, 2014
The commemorative exhibition celebrating 100 years from the birth of architect David Palatnic was organized by the Memorial House „Alexei V. Şciusev" (branch of National Museum of History of Moldova) in collaboration with the Jewish Cultural Center „KEDEM"...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

 

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#Exhibit of the Month
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