10 Euros Smelt Fishing by Attracting
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 23.3 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2015-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.3 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#156320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Both sides of the coin feature smelt fishing by attracting: wooden mallets rhythmically strike the end of a board placed in the man-made opening in the ice and create vibrations that attract the fish; these vibrations make the fish turn in circles and this way they are caught in the nets. The obverse of the coin depicts the view from above the ice, reverse – the view from below it. A pad-printing technology was used create the iridescent sheen on the fish, making them appear to be caught in a beam of sunlight, on the reverse side of the silver coin. The inscriptions STINTŲ ŽVEJYBA VILIOJANT (SMELT FISHING BY ATTRACTING) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint are on the reverse side of the coin as well.
Lettering:
STINTŲ ŽVEJYBA VILIOJANT
LMK
Translation:
SMELT FISHING BY ATTRACTING
LMK
Designer: Eglė Ratkutė
Edge
Smooth with incuse text
Lettering: STINTA – PŪKI
Translation: SMELT, RUFFE
Comment
Date of issue 29-01-2019Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the traditional Lithuanian fishing method of "smelt fishing by attracting." This method involves using a lantern to attract smelt fish to the surface of the water, making it easier for fishermen to catch them. The coin's design captures this moment in a beautiful and detailed way, making it a standout piece in any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 LMK | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Smelt Fishing by Attracting) 2019 coin.
