5 Litai Jonas Basanavičius
1936 year| Silver (.750) | 9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1918-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 5 Litai |
| Currency | Old litas (1922-1941) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 25 March 1941 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#12409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Jonas Basanavičius facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JONAS BASANAVIČIUS
5 LITAI
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: TAUTOS GEROVĖ TAVO GEROVĖ
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Jonas Basanavičius, a prominent Lithuanian physician, writer, and national revival activist. He played a significant role in the Lithuanian National Revival in the 19th century and is considered one of the founders of the modern Lithuanian state. The coin was issued in 1936 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Basanavičius' death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 2612000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Litai (Jonas Basanavičius) 1936 coin.
