2 Jul 2004

500 Years Since the Death of Ştefan cel Mare

INTRODUCTION

On 2 July 2004, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title 500 Years Since the Death of Ştefan cel Mare. The issue comprises three stamps, one on a souvenir sheet, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day covers (FDC). The designer was Simion Zamşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Stephen III of Moldavia (also known as Stefan the Great, Romanian: Ștefan cel Mare, pronounced [ʃteˈfan t͡ʃel ˈmare] or Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt, 'Stefan the Great and Holy'; 1433 – July 2, 1504) was Prince of Moldavia between 1457 and 1504 and the most prominent representative of the House of Mușat. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS

POSTAGE STAMPS

Stefan cel Mare with a Sword in Front of the Fortress of Soroca
№ 489 | Stefan cel Mare with a Sword in Front of the Fortress of Soroca

Stefan cel Mare with a Sword in Front of the Fortress of Soroca

  • Michel Catalogue No: 489
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 0.4 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 100,000
  
Stefan cel Mare and the Monastery of Capriana
№ 490 | Stefan cel Mare and the Monastery of Capriana

Stefan cel Mare and the Monastery of Capriana

  • Michel Catalogue No: 490
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 2 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 100,000
  
Ştefan cel Mare (Stefan the Great and Holy)
№ 491 | Ştefan cel Mare (Stefan the Great and Holy)

Ştefan cel Mare (Stefan the Great and Holy)

  • Michel Catalogue No: 491
  • Perforation Type/Size: Frame 14.50:14
  • Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm
  • Face Value: 4.4 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 20,000
  

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

Cachet: The Tomb of Ştefan cel Mare
№ 489-490 FDC | The Tomb of Ştefan cel Mare
Cachet: The Tomb of Ştefan cel Mare
№ Block 31 (491) FDC | The Tomb of Ştefan cel Mare
 

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