The obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania inside a shield against a damascened background. The king’s crown is displayed on the right. The king’s sceptre is displayed below the centre of the coin.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LIETUVA
LMK
50 LITŲ
1996
Reverse description
The reverse of the coin presents the picture of the King of Lithuania Mindaugas according to the medal created by the sculptor Vytautas Kašuba, encircled with the inscription MINDAUGAS LIETUVOS KARALIUS (Mindaugas the King of Lithuania). The years 1251-1263 are displayed at the bottom.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
MINDAUGAS • LIETUVOS • KARALIUS
1251–1263 (Translation: Mindaugas the King of Lithuania)
Edge
Lettered
Mint
LMK Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetu Kalykla), Vilnius, Lithuania (1990-date)