1½ Euro The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens
2024 year| Copper-nickel | 11.1 g | 27.50 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 1.5 Euro 1.50 EUR = USD 1.65 |
| Currency | Euro (2015-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#415058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Bust of woman from behind, ravens and human-like figure in her hair, tattoo on neck and shoulders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVYLIKA BROLIŲ , JUODVARNIAIS LAKSTANČIŲ
Translation: The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens
Designer: Eglė Žemaitė
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The obverse of the coin bears a knitting that features the main motif of the fairy tale, the inscription “Lietuva” (Lithuania) and a symbolic silhouette of the Vytis. The composition, as an allusion to a cosy evening when fairy tales are told, is surrounded by small stars and the moon, the denomination €1.50, the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint and 2024, the year of issue.
The reverse of the coin features the silhouette of the main character in the fairy tale (the sister) and the symbolic figures of her twelve brothers, Black Ravens, descending and turning into human beings. A symbolic tattoo – the tree of life – on the sister’s back depicts the key moments of her life: birds, winds, clouds, a mountain, children, a bonfire and a crown are all depicted using Lithuanian folk ornaments, reinforcing the mystical plot of the fairy tale. The composition is surrounded by the inscription “Dvylika brolių, juodvarniais lakstančių” (The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens).
© Lietuvos Bankas 2024
Interesting fact
The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens coin has a unique design featuring twelve brothers standing together, surrounded by twelve black ravens. This design is based on a Lithuanian fairy tale, "The Twelve Brothers," and is meant to symbolize unity and strength in numbers.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1½ Euro (The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens) 2024 coin.
