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50 Litų Sweet William Catchfly
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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#56455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features an image of the so-called Sweet William catchfly (Lith. Lietuvinė naktižiedė) – a plant included in the Red Book of Lithuania. The flower is surrounded by the inscriptions LIETUVINĖ NAKTIŽIEDĖ and Silene lithuanica.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIETUVINĖ NAKTIŽIEDĖ
Silene lithuanica
Translation:
Sweet William catchfly
Silene lithuanica
Designer: Giedrius Paulauskis
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: LIETUVOS GAMTA
Translation: Lithuanian nature
Comment
Data of issue 04-12-2009Interesting fact
The Sweet William Catchfly coin, released in 2009, is a unique collector's item from Lithuania. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare plant species, the Sweet William Catchfly (Silene gallica), which is depicted on the coin's obverse. The coin's design highlights the plant's beauty and rarity, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 LMK | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Litų (Sweet William Catchfly) 2009 coin.
