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50 Lei (birth) – Moldova

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 370 years from the day of birth

Moldova

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: Moldova

Period:

Republic

(since 1991)

Currency:

Leu

(since 1993)

Total mintage: 500

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 16.5 g

Silver weight: 15.26 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #14

Numista: #30483

Value

Exchange value: 50 MDL

Bullion value: $44.36

Obverse

Description:

- Central: Coat of Arms of Moldova.
- Top: "2003".
- Bottom: "50 LEI".
- Circumference: "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" in block letters.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA 2003 MOLDOVA

50

LEI

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA 2003

50

LEI

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Romanian

Reverse

Description:

- Center: Bust of Miron Costin.
- Right: Four books, an inkpot with a quill, and paper.
- Left: The years "1633" and "1691".
- Bottom circumference: The inscription "MIRON COSTIN" in block letters.

Inscription:

1633

1691

MIRON COSTIN

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2003	—	500	Proof

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