50 Litų Gediminas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 23.30 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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#56117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin presents the picture of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas according to the medal created by the sculptor Vytautas Kašuba, encircled with the inscription GEDIMINAS DIDYSIS LIETUVOS KUNIGAIKŠTIS (Gediminas the Grand Duke of Lithuania). The years 1316-1341 are displayed at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEDIMINAS • DIDYSIS • LIETUVOS • KUNIGAIKŠTIS
1316–1341
Translation: Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania
Designer: Antanas Žukauskas
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: IŠ PRAEITIES TAVO SŪNŪS TE STIPRYBĘ SEMIA*
Translation: From the past let your sons derive their strength
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Gediminas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, who ruled the country in the 14th century and is credited with establishing the city of Vilnius as the capital of Lithuania.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 LMK | 4421 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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