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Mihail Grecu - 100 years since birth
Mihai Grecu (22 November 1916 – 9 April 1998) was a painter from Moldova. The biggest name in Moldovan painting is Mihai Grecu (1916–98), who co-founded the National School of Painting and was also a poet and free love advocate. His works range from the formally classical to a folk-styled art naive
Obverse:
on the central part – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova;
on the upper part – the year of issue „2016”;
on the bottom part -the inscription 100 LEI”;
following the coin circumference – the inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is engraved in block letters.
Reverse:
on the central part – effigy of Mihail Grecu and a palette with two brushes;
on the left-hand side - life years "1916-1998";
on the upper side, the inscription "Mihail Grecu" is engraved.
Country:
Moldova
Catalog ID:
MD176CM2
Value:
€350
Mintage:
100
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
100 Lei
Purity:
0.9999
Weight:
7.8g
Diameter:
24mm
Year:
2016
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Local program:
Personalities
Source of information:
The National Bank of Moldova www.bnm.md