© Lietuvos Bankas
© Lietuvos Bankas
500 Litų 600th anniversary of the Grünwald Battle
2010 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.10 g | 33.00 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos Bankas) |
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 500 Litų (500 LTL) |
| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.10 g |
| Diameter | 33.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#54946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features scenes from the Battle of Grunwald, which include details of horsemen and infantrymen clothing, armour and weapons, typical of that time. The inscriptions ŽALGIRIO MŪŠIS (The Battle of Grunwald) and 1410-2010 are arranged in a semicircle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1410 2010
ŽALGIRIO MŪŠIS
Translation:
1410 2010
The Battle of Grunwald
Engraver: Rytas Jonas Belevičius
Edge
On the edge of the coin: stylised 15th century spearheads
Comment
The coin won second place in the Vicenza Numismatica nomination at the international numismatic exhibition Vicenza Numismatica in Vincenza, Northern Italy, in 2011. Second place in the "Gold Coin of the Year" nomination at the international commemorative coin contest Coin Constellation, held in St Petersburg, Russia, in 2011. The Coin was also nominated in the Coin of the Year contest organised by numismatic catalogues publisher Krause Publications (USA) in 2012.Data of issue 29-06-2010
Interesting fact
The 500 Litų coin commemorating the 600th anniversary of the Grünwald Battle is a unique and valuable collector's item. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare depiction of the Battle of Grünwald on its obverse side, which was a significant military conflict between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order in 1410. The coin's design was created by the Lithuanian artist, Antanas Žukauskas, and it showcases the detail and craftsmanship that went into its creation. Additionally, the coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 LMK | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Litų (600th anniversary of the Grünwald Battle) 2010 coin.
