50 Litų - The Rulers of Lithuania - Kęstutis, the Grand Duke of Lithuania (1999)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Litų |
| Catalog Number | KM# 118 |
| Weight (g) | 23.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 16.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2015-01-15 |
Obverse
Engraved by Petras Gintalas and Antanas Žukauskas
Lettering:
LIETUVA
50 LITŲ
1999
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania against a damascened background. Around it run the inscriptions LIETUVA, 50 LITŲ and 1999. The Columns of Gediminas are displayed on the sides.
LIETUVA
50 LITŲ
1999
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania against a damascened background. Around it run the inscriptions LIETUVA, 50 LITŲ and 1999. The Columns of Gediminas are displayed on the sides.
Reverse
Engraved by Petras Gintalas and Antanas Žukauskas
Lettering:
KĘSTUTIS DIDYSIS LIETUVOS KUNIGAIKŠTIS
1345-1382
Description:
Picture of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Kęstutis according to the medal created by the sculptor Vytautas Kašuba. The inscription KĘSTUTIS DIDYSIS LIETUVOS KUNIGAIKŠTIS (Kęstutis the Grand Duke of Lithuania) runs around it and 1345-1382 at the bottom.
KĘSTUTIS DIDYSIS LIETUVOS KUNIGAIKŠTIS
1345-1382
Description:
Picture of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Kęstutis according to the medal created by the sculptor Vytautas Kašuba. The inscription KĘSTUTIS DIDYSIS LIETUVOS KUNIGAIKŠTIS (Kęstutis the Grand Duke of Lithuania) runs around it and 1345-1382 at the bottom.
Edge
Lettering:
IŠ PRAEITIES TAVO SŪNŪS TE STIPRYBĘ SEMIA
Description:
Inscription: FROM THE PAST LET YOUR SONS DERIVE THEIR STRENGTH.
IŠ PRAEITIES TAVO SŪNŪS TE STIPRYBĘ SEMIA
Description:
Inscription: FROM THE PAST LET YOUR SONS DERIVE THEIR STRENGTH.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,500 | Proof | Rare |