Vytautas the Great, the Grand Duke of Lithuania (from the series "Rulers of Lithuania")


Type: | Silver coin |
Material: | Silver 925° |
Issuance Date: | 2000 |
Nominal Value: | 50 Lt |
Maximum Mintage: | 2 500 |
Quality: | Proof |
Weight (g): | 23.30 |
Diameter (mm): | 34.00 |
Graphic design: | Antanas Žukauskas |
Minted: | Lietuvos monetų kalykla (Lithuania) |
Distributed (pcs.): | 2 500 |
Distribution terminated: | 2005 |
The obverse of the coin features the Columns of Gediminas and the coats of arms of the lands of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania against a damascened background. The inscriptions LIETUVA (Lithuania) and 2000 arranged in a semi-circle run at the top and 50 LITŲ (50 litas) at the bottom.
The reverse of the coin presents the picture of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas according to the medal created by the sculptor Vytautas Kašuba. The inscription VYTAUTAS • D • L• K • 1392 • 1430 is arranged in a semi-circle.
On the edge of the coin: IŠ PRAEITIES TAVO SŪNŪS TE STIPRYBĘ SEMIA* (FROM THE PAST LET YOUR SONS DERIVE THEIR STRENGTH).
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