50 Litų - 200th birth Anniversary of Motiejus Valančius (1801-1875) (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Litų |
| Catalog Number | KM# 129 |
| 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 Rimantas Eidėjus
Lettering:
LIETUVA
2001
50 LITŲ
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania inside a shield. The centre displays an open book with the fragments of Varniai, the centre of the Samogitian diocese. The inscription LIETUVA runs at the top and the inscriptions 2001 and 50 LITŲ at the bottom.
LIETUVA
2001
50 LITŲ
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania inside a shield. The centre displays an open book with the fragments of Varniai, the centre of the Samogitian diocese. The inscription LIETUVA runs at the top and the inscriptions 2001 and 50 LITŲ at the bottom.
Reverse
Engraved by Rimantas Eidėjus
Lettering:
1801 MOTIEJUS VALANČIUS 1875
Description:
Portrait of Motiejus Valančius. The inscriptions 1801, MOTIEJUS VALANČIUS, 1875 are arranged in a semi-circle.
1801 MOTIEJUS VALANČIUS 1875
Description:
Portrait of Motiejus Valančius. The inscriptions 1801, MOTIEJUS VALANČIUS, 1875 are arranged in a semi-circle.
Edge
Lettering:
LIETUVISKAS ŽODIS, RAŠTAS IR TIKĖJIMAS - TAUTOS GYVASTIS
Description:
Inscription: THE LITHUANIAN WORD, WRITING AND FAITH ARE THE VITALITY OF THE NATION.
LIETUVISKAS ŽODIS, RAŠTAS IR TIKĖJIMAS - TAUTOS GYVASTIS
Description:
Inscription: THE LITHUANIAN WORD, WRITING AND FAITH ARE THE VITALITY OF THE NATION.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,000 | Proof | Unknown |