50 Litų (Kristijonas Donelaitis) – Lithuania
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 300th anniversary of the Birth of Kristijonas Donelaitis
Lithuania
Context
Material
References
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Numista: #55239
Value
Exchange value: 50 LTL
Bullion value: $74.00
Inflation-adjusted value: 76.57 LTL
Obverse
Description:
The obverse shows a stylized Vytis, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA, the year 2014, the 50 litas denomination, the Lithuanian Mint mark, and scenes of peasant life.
Inscription:
LIETUVA LMK 50 LITŲ
2014
2014
Translation:
LITHUANIA LMK 50 LITAS
2014
2014
Script: Latin
Language: Lithuanian
Engravers: Tadas Žebrauskas, Giedrius Paulauskis
Reverse
Description:
Lithuanian peasant life, inspired by Donelaitis's "Metai" and the cyclical Sun, revolves in an eternal circle.
Inscription:
KRISTIJONAS DONELAITIS
300
300
Script: Latin
Engravers: Tadas Žebrauskas, Giedrius Paulauskis
Edge
Lettered
Legend:
JAU SAULELĖ VĖL ATKOPDAMA BUDINO SVIETĄ
Translation:
Oh, little sun, rising again, you awakened the world.
Language: Lithuanian
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