National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova

INTRODUCTION

On 25 January 2011, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. The issue comprises six stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Alexandru Kornienco. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Over 263,000 exhibits, 165,000 of which belong to the national heritage, are exhibited in the National Museum of History, founded in 1983 on the former Regional Lyceum. It is situated on 121a, 31 August 1989 str., in the historical center of Chişinău. In the museum yard there is the Capitoline Wolf, the copy of the one in Rome. Every year almost 15 exhibitions are held in the museum; which are important events in Moldova. The museum is structured into many scientific sections: Ancient History and Archaeology, Medieval History, History of Basarabia, Contemporary History, Treasures. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: January 25, 2011 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 729-731 Artist/Designer: Alexandru Kornienco Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 729Sw | Amphora	Amphora Michel Catalogue No: 729Sw Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13 Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm Face Value: 0.85 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
№ 730Sw | Vase	Vase Michel Catalogue No: 730Sw Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13 Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm Face Value: 1.2 Lei Quantity Printed: 150,000
№ 731Sw | Vase	Vase Michel Catalogue No: 731Sw Perforation Type/Size: Comb Syncopated 13 Size: 34.00 x 34.00 mm Face Value: 8.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 50,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 729Sw-731Sw FDC | An Exhibition Hall in the Museum

RELATED ITEMS
	1995 National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History
	1999 Heritage of the National Museum of History
	2004 Archaeology. Jewelry from the Heritage Museums of Moldova
	2009 Ancient Weapons from the Moldovan Territories. International Exhibition in Budapest
	2010 Archaeology Exposition «The Lost World of Old Europe», New York
	2014 National Museums of the Republic of Moldova