5 Euro Kaziukas Fair

€106,690.00
IssuerLithuania
Year2017
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2015-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight12.44 g
Dimensions28.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#230
Obverse descriptionThe obverse of the coin features a non-traditional Vytis, inspired by fragments of hearth tiles from the time of Casimir Jagiellon (Kazimieras Jogailaitis), found in Vilnius Lower Castle. The coat of arms is surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (Lithuania), date of issue (2017), denomination (€5), and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering2017 LIETUVA LMK 5€
Reverse descriptionAgainst a heart-shaped background, the reverse of the coin features the most distinctive attributes of Kaziukas’ Fair: a verba, pitcher, spoons, hobby horse, rooster, ring-shaped roll, and a wagon wheel.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKAZIUKO MUGĖ
(Translation: Kaziukas’ Fair)
EdgePlain with symbols
Mint(LMK)
Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetu
Kalykla), Vilnius, Lithuania (1990-date)
Mintage2017 LMK - Proof - 2 000
Catalog ID5604437700
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