50 Litų - 200th birth Anniversary of Adam Mickiewicz (Adomas Mickevičius) (1998)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Litų |
| Catalog Number | KM# 114 |
| Weight (g) | 23.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 57.38 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2015-01-15 |
Obverse
Engraved by Algirdas Bosas
Lettering:
LIETUVA
1998
50 LITŲ
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania inside a shield. Below it, a stylised feather is displayed. The inscription LIETUVA arranged in a semi-circle runs at the top and 50 LITŲ at the bottom. The year 1998 is displayed on both sides of the Coat of Arms.
LIETUVA
1998
50 LITŲ
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania inside a shield. Below it, a stylised feather is displayed. The inscription LIETUVA arranged in a semi-circle runs at the top and 50 LITŲ at the bottom. The year 1998 is displayed on both sides of the Coat of Arms.
Reverse
Engraved by Algirdas Bosas
Lettering:
1798-1855
ADOMAS MICKEVIČIUS
Description:
Profile of the poet Adam Mickiewicz against the background of Vilnius University buildings. The inscription ADOMAS MICKEVIČIUS arranged in a semi-circle runs at the bottom. Below the centre of the coin, the years 1798-1855 are displayed.
1798-1855
ADOMAS MICKEVIČIUS
Description:
Profile of the poet Adam Mickiewicz against the background of Vilnius University buildings. The inscription ADOMAS MICKEVIČIUS arranged in a semi-circle runs at the bottom. Below the centre of the coin, the years 1798-1855 are displayed.
Edge
Lettering:
TEVYNĖ LIETUVA, MIELESNĖ UŽ SVEIKATĄ
Description:
Inscription: MY HOMELAND, LITHUANIA, YOU ARE MORE PRECIOUS TO ME THAN MY HEALTH.
TEVYNĖ LIETUVA, MIELESNĖ UŽ SVEIKATĄ
Description:
Inscription: MY HOMELAND, LITHUANIA, YOU ARE MORE PRECIOUS TO ME THAN MY HEALTH.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,000 | Proof | Rare |