© Banca Națională a Moldovei
© Banca Națională a Moldovei
50 Lei Dimitrie Cantemir
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 16.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Moldova |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 50 Lei 50 MDL = USD 2.84 |
| Currency | Leu (1993-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#30482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
- on the central part -the bust of Dimitrie Cantemir ;
- on the right part- a sheet of paper with the inscription "Descriptio Moldaviae" and a feather;
- on the left part- the years "1673” ,“1723" ;
- on the bottom part, following the coin circumference -the inscription "DIMITRIE CANTEMIR" is engraved in block letters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1673
1723
DIMITRIE CANTEMIR
Interesting fact
The Dimitrie Cantemir coin, issued in 2003, was the first silver coin produced by the National Bank of Moldova. It was part of a series of commemorative coins honoring prominent Moldovan personalities, and it features an image of Dimitrie Cantemir, a Moldovan prince and scholar who lived in the 17th century. The coin's design also includes the coat of arms of Moldova and the year of issue.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lei (Dimitrie Cantemir) 2003 coin.
