50 Litų - 150th birth Anniversary of Jonas Basanavičius (1851-1927) (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Litų |
| Catalog Number | KM# 130 |
| Weight (g) | 28.28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 19.95 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2015-01-15 |
Obverse
Engraved by Rūta Nicajienė and Rytas Jonas Belevičius
Lettering:
LIETUVA 2001 50 LITŲ
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. Below the Coat of Arms, fragments of press and documents from the period of the end of 19th century to the beginning of 20th century, which are closely related to the activity of Jonas Basanavičius, are arranged. The inscriptions LIETUVA, 2001 and 50 LITŲ run in a semi-circle.
LIETUVA 2001 50 LITŲ
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. Below the Coat of Arms, fragments of press and documents from the period of the end of 19th century to the beginning of 20th century, which are closely related to the activity of Jonas Basanavičius, are arranged. The inscriptions LIETUVA, 2001 and 50 LITŲ run in a semi-circle.
Reverse
Engraved by Rūta Nicajienė and Rytas Jonas Belevičius
Lettering:
1851-1927
Description:
Portrait of Jonas Basanavičius. The facsimile of his signature and the years 1851-1927 are displayed to the left of the portrait.
1851-1927
Description:
Portrait of Jonas Basanavičius. The facsimile of his signature and the years 1851-1927 are displayed to the left of the portrait.
Edge
Lettering:
KAD AUŠRAI AUŠTANT PRAŠVISTŲ IR LIETUVOS DVASIA
Description:
Inscription: SO THAT THE SPIRIT OF LITHUANIA BRIGHTENS WITH THE COMING DAWN.
KAD AUŠRAI AUŠTANT PRAŠVISTŲ IR LIETUVOS DVASIA
Description:
Inscription: SO THAT THE SPIRIT OF LITHUANIA BRIGHTENS WITH THE COMING DAWN.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,000 | Proof | Unknown |