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"Description of Moldova" by Dimitrie Cantemir - 300 years


Commemorative coin from the series "Historical Events", in circulation since 30  December  2016.

Coin features:

  • face value: 100 lei;
  • quality: proof;
  • type of metal: silver;
  • fineness: 999/1000;
  • weight: 31,1 grams;
  • diameter: 37 mm;
  • shape: round;
  • edge: milled;
  • mintage: 250 examples.

Obverse:

  • on the central part – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova;
  • on the upper part – the year of issue „2016”;
  • on the bottom part -the inscription „100 LEI”;
  • following the coin circumference – the inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is engraved in block letters. .

Reverse:

  • on the central part - effigy of Dimitrie Cantemir and an open book;
  • on the upper side -  the inscription ”Descriptio antiqui et hodierni status   Moldaviae 300 de ani”;
  • following the coin circumference, a feather and the inscriptions „1716•Dimitrie Cantemir• DESCRIEREA MOLDOVEI” are engraved.

 


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