Lithuania 2010 500 litu
This specimen was lot 3212 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 3,000 CHF (about US$4,015 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "LITAUEN, Republik, seit 1990. 500 Litu 2010, Vilnius. 600-Jahrfeier der Schlacht bei Grunwald. Nur 5'000 Exemplare geprägt. Polierte Platte. Im Originaletui mit Zertifikat (600th anniversary of the battle of Grunwald. Only 5,000 pieces struck, Choice Proof, In original box with certificate)." Wikipedia comments,
"The Battle of Grunwald, Battle of Žalgiris, or First Battle of Tannenberg, was fought on 15 July 1410 during the Polish–Lithuanian–Teutonic War. The alliance of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, led respectively by King Władysław II Jagiełło (Jogaila), and Grand Duke Vytautas, decisively defeated the German Teutonic Order, led by Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen. Most of the Teutonic Order's leadership were killed or taken prisoner."
The litas, originally used in the first republic of Lithuania (1922-40), was adopted again in 1993. Its use was brief, as Lithuania was admitted to the euro zone in 2015.
Recorded mintage: 1,000.
Specification: 31.10 g, 0.999 fine gold, 32.5 mm diameter; this specimen 31.10 g.
Catalog reference: KM 173, Fr-18.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
Link to:
- Lithuania 2003 200 litu, 750th anniversary of the coronation of Mindaugas I
- 2008 50 litų, bumblebee
- 2011 50 litų, European basketball championship
- Coins and currency dated 2010