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50 Litų Jonas Basanavičius
2001 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 50 Litų (50 LTL) |
| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#56433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin displays the portrait of Jonas Basanavičius. The facsimile of his signature and the years 1851-1927 are displayed to the left of the portrait.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1851–1927
Engravers: Rūta Ničajienė, Rytas Jonas Belevičius
Edge
Lettered
Script: Latin
Lettering: KAD AUŠRAI AUŠTANT PRAŠVISTU IR LIETUVOS DVASIA
Translation: So that the spirit of Lithuania brightens with the coming dawn
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Jonas Basanavičius, a prominent Lithuanian physician, writer, and national revival activist. He is considered one of the most important figures in Lithuania's struggle for independence and is often referred to as the "Father of the Nation." The coin was issued in 2001 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Basanavičius' birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 LMK | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Litų (Jonas Basanavičius) 2001 coin.
