50 Lei (The Rule of Vasile Lupu) 2009 front 50 Lei (The Rule of Vasile Lupu) 2009 back
50 Lei (The Rule of Vasile Lupu) 2009 photo
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50 Lei The Rule of Vasile Lupu

2009 year
Silver (.925) 14.5 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Moldova
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
50 Lei 50 MDL = USD 2.84
Currency
Leu (1993-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
14.5 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#88316
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

On the upper part – the Coat of Arms of Moldova from the Rule of Vasile Lupu;
on the bottom part – the imagine of a book;
following the coin circumference – the inscription "PRAVILA LUI VASILE LUPU – PRIMUL COD DE LEGI AL ŢĂRII MOLDOVEI" is engraved in block letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRAVILA LUI VASILE LUPU – PRIMUL COD DE LEGI AL ŢĂRII MOLDOVEI

Translation: The Rule of Vasile Lupu - the first Code of Laws of the Land of Moldova

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 50 Lei (The Rule of Vasile Lupu) 2009 coin from Moldova features an image of Vasile Lupu, a prominent Moldovan prince who ruled the country in the 17th century. The coin was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Lupu's rule and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lei (The Rule of Vasile Lupu) 2009 coin.