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600th anniversary of the christening of Samogitia
Samogitia is one of the five ethnic regions of Lithuania. It has a long and storied cultural history, including it’s own distinct language. In 1413, the region became the last in Europe to be converted to Christianity, a significant event in the history of the European continent.
Obverse:
The obverse of the coin features a stylized Vytis, the state emblem of the Republic of Lithuania in the centre; the inscription LIETUVA (Lithuania) above it; the denomination 50 LITŲ (50 litas) at the bottom. The mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint is on the obverse of the coins.
Reverse:
On the reverse of the coins, a symbolic fragment of christening is artistically depicted in the center, the inscriptions ŽEMAITIJOS KRIKŠTAS (eng. SAMOGITIA CHRISTENING) and 600 are arranged around the fragment.
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Country:
Lithuania 1990-now
Catalog ID:
LT122CM1
Value:
€77
Mintage:
3000
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
50 Litas
Purity:
0.925
Weight:
28.28g
Diameter:
38.61mm
Year:
2013
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Edge Lettering:
CONVERSIO CHRISTIANA SAMOGITIAE MCDXIII (eng. CONVERSION TO CHRISTIANITY OF SAMOGITIA 1413)
Mint:
Lithuanian mint
Designer:
Petras Repšys
Source of information:
Bank of Lithuania www.lbank.lt This coin is available in our shop. Click add to cart button or product name link for details.
Price: EUR80.08