50 Litų Vilnius - European Capital of Culture

Features

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
Number
N#
43954
References KM# 163
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Vilnius - European Capital of Culture

Obverse

The obverse of the coin features the Vytis, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (Lithuania), denomination (50 litų), and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIETUVA
LMK
50 LITŲ

Engraver: Vytautas Narutis

Reverse

Features an image of an artist-Muse, symbolising Europe's cultural roots – Classical Culture – painting on an easel in the shape of Gediminas Castle – the symbol of Vilnius. In a circle is the inscription VILNIUS – EUROPOS KULTŪROS SOSTINĖ (Vilnius – European Capital of Culture) and year of issue (2009).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VILNIUS – EUROPOS KULTŪROS SOSTINĖ
2009

Engraver: Vytautas Narutis

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: VILNIUS–METROPOLIS CULTURAE EUROPENSIS

Mint

Mintmark of Lithuanian Mint (LMK) Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetu Kalykla), Vilnius, Lithuania (1990-date)

Comments

Data of issue 17-03-2009

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009 LMK Photo 10 000 $ 54 Proof - Mintage 10,000 pcs - distributed 5,554 pcs

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Litų (Vilnius - European Capital of Culture)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Litų (Vilnius - European Capital of Culture)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 25
Lot 628
Internet Archive
18 Dec 2021 UNC USD 53.99
(EUR 50.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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