25 Jan 2011

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


POSTAGE STAMPS


Amphora
№ 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

Vase
№ 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

Vase
№ 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)


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

RELATED ITEMS

National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History 19951995
National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History
Heritage of the National Museum of History 19991999
Heritage of the National Museum of History
Archaeology. Jewelry from the Heritage Museums of Moldova 20042004
Archaeology. Jewelry from the Heritage Museums of Moldova
Ancient Weapons from the Moldovan Territories. International Exhibition in Budapest 20092009
Ancient Weapons from the Moldovan Territories. International Exhibition in Budapest
Archaeology Exposition «The Lost World of Old Europe», New York 20102010
Archaeology Exposition «The Lost World of Old Europe», New York
National Museums of the Republic of Moldova 20142014
National Museums of the Republic of Moldova

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