© Coinsberg
© Coinsberg
50 Litų 450th Anniversary of the first Lithuanian book
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 23.30 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Litų (50 LTL) |
| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.30 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#56121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin displays the cover page of the first Lithuanian book.
Lettering: LIETUVIŠKAI KNYGAI 450
Translation: Lithuanian book – 450
Engraver: Petras Mazūras
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: MARTYNAS MAŽVYDAS *IMKIT MANE IR SKAITYKIT*
Translation: Martynas Mažvydas*Take me and read
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Martynas Mažvydas, the author of the first Lithuanian book, surrounded by a decorative border. The reverse of the coin depicts an image of the first Lithuanian book, "Catechismusa Prasty Szadei," along with the coat of arms of Lithuania and the inscription "450th Anniversary of the First Lithuanian Book."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 LMK | 3476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Litų (450th Anniversary of the first Lithuanian book) 1997 coin.
