94. Double Gros Coin, Alexander the Good, Moldova, 1400-1432, Silver

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EUR 250

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Wed, 24 September 2025 18:00

Obverse: + MONEALEXANDRI: Ox head with a star between the horns, to the right a rosette and to the left a half-moon. Reverse: + WDMOLDAVIENSIS; Split shield: I three bars, II seven lily flowers 4/3. Above the shield is a rosette with five globules. Alexander the Good, ruler of Moldova between 1400 and 1432, played an essential role in the consolidation of the medieval Moldovan state and its development on multiple fronts - political, economic, administrative, and religious. His reign, one of the longest and most peaceful in the history of Moldova, provided the country with the necessary stability to organize and prosper. On the political front, Alexander the Good managed to maintain a balance between the great neighboring powers - the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire - through a skilled policy of alliances and diplomacy. He concluded important treaties with the king of Poland, securing military support and recognition of his rule in exchange for a formal tribute. Thus, Moldova was spared major conflicts and was able to consolidate its institutions. Administratively, Alexander the Good organized an efficient system of country management, strengthening the authority of the ruler and his officers. He established the princely chancellery, where numerous documents were issued in the Slavonic language, a sign that Moldova was transforming into a centralized state, with a well-organized administration. Economically, he supported the development of trade, granting privileges to merchants from important cities such as Lviv, Liov, or Brasov. He encouraged monetary circulation, strengthened control over customs, and favored the appearance of fairs, which led to a period of economic prosperity. Religiously, Alexander the Good was a defender of Orthodoxy and a supporter of the Church. He acknowledged the authority of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, established the Metropolis of Moldavia in Suceava, and founded numerous churches and monasteries. This concern for spiritual life strengthened the cultural and religious identity of Moldova.

Dimensions

custom d=23 mm

Description

silver

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