- on the central part – theCoat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova; - on the upper part - figure `2008`; - on the bottom part – the inscription `100 LEI`; - following the coin circumference – the inscription `REPUBLICA MOLDOVA` is engraved in block letters.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA - 2008 - MOLDOVA
100
LEI
Reverse description
- on the central part – the half-length figure of Antioh Cantemir; - on the upper part, following the coin circumference - the inscription “ANTIOH CANTEMIR” is engraved in block letters; - on the left part – years “1708 1744”.