5 Euros Catholic Church in unarmed resistance
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 12.44 g | 28.70 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2015-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12.44 g |
| Diameter | 28.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#366645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features the carrier of truth, writing words inspired by the Holy Spirit from the Middle Ages to the present day and carrying an important message that must be communicated to the world. This man is an evangelist depicted in the style of a medieval miniature, but instead of writing by hand, he types. The dove chirping in his ear symbolises the Holy Spirit, his stole represents the calling of the writer, his bare feet highlight his poverty, and his typewriter bears witness to the era in which he is writing. The composition incorporates the inscription “Pass on after reading”.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Perskaitęs perduok kitam
Translation: Pass on after reading
Designer: Rūta Ona Čigriejūtė
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIETUVOS KATALIKŲ BAŽNYČIOS VAIDMUO NEGINKLUOTAME PASIPRIEŠINIME
Translation: The role of the Lithuanian Catholic Church in unarmed resistance
Interesting fact
The coin , which commemorates the Catholic Church's unarmed resistance, features an image of the Vilnius University's Great Courtyard, where the Lithuanian Catholic Church held secret masses during the Soviet occupation. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Catholic Church in unarmed resistance" in Lithuanian, as well as the dates "1940-1990" to signify the period of Soviet rule. This coin serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and faith of the Lithuanian people during a time of great oppression.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 LMK | 2750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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