50 Litų - 475th Anniversary of the First Statute of Lithuania (2004)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Litų |
| Catalog Number | KM# 140 |
| Weight (g) | 28.28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 19.95 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2015-01-15 |
Obverse
Engraved by Petras Repšys
Lettering:
LIETUVA
2004
50 LITŲ
Description:
Historical 16th century symbol of the Vytis, similar to the drawing of the Vytis published in one of the copies of the Statute of Lithuania. The area around the Vytis has a floral damascened background. At the top runs the inscription LIETUVA in the shape of a semi-circle, and, at the bottom, 50 LITŲ and 2004.
LIETUVA
2004
50 LITŲ
Description:
Historical 16th century symbol of the Vytis, similar to the drawing of the Vytis published in one of the copies of the Statute of Lithuania. The area around the Vytis has a floral damascened background. At the top runs the inscription LIETUVA in the shape of a semi-circle, and, at the bottom, 50 LITŲ and 2004.
Reverse
Engraved by Petras Repšys
Lettering:
LIETUVOS STATUTUI
475
Description:
Albertas Goštautas, Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Palatine of Vilnius, presenting the Statute of Lithuania to King Sigismund the Old. At the top of the coin are the Columns of Gediminas and at the bottom is the Abdank, the Coat of Arms of Goštautas. The coin is encircled with an inscription LIETUVOS STATUTUI 475.
LIETUVOS STATUTUI
475
Description:
Albertas Goštautas, Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Palatine of Vilnius, presenting the Statute of Lithuania to King Sigismund the Old. At the top of the coin are the Columns of Gediminas and at the bottom is the Abdank, the Coat of Arms of Goštautas. The coin is encircled with an inscription LIETUVOS STATUTUI 475.
Edge
Lettering:
BŪKIME TEISĖS VERGAI, KAD GALĖTUME NAUDOTIS LAISVĖMIS
Description:
Inscription: LET US BE SLAVES OF LAW SO THAT WE COULD ENJOY FREEDOMS.
BŪKIME TEISĖS VERGAI, KAD GALĖTUME NAUDOTIS LAISVĖMIS
Description:
Inscription: LET US BE SLAVES OF LAW SO THAT WE COULD ENJOY FREEDOMS.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,000 | Proof | Unknown |