Catalog
Medal - Vilnius Capital of Lithuania
| Location | Lithuania |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Collection medallion |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed relief composition of Vilnius landmarks including Gediminas Tower at upper left, St. Anne's Church at upper centre, Vilnius Cathedral with its bell tower in the centre, and the Gate of Dawn at right. A decorative scroll in the lower right field bears the inscription 'MIESTAS ĮKURTAS 1323 METAIS' (city founded in 1323). The legend VILNIUS LIETUVOS SOSTINĖ curves along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | VILNIUS LIETUVOS SOSTINĖ |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays the coat of arms of Vilnius in high relief against a matte recessed shield, depicting Saint Christopher wading through water while carrying the Christ Child on his shoulders and holding a double-barred cross staff, flanked by aquatic plants. The legend VILNIUS is inscribed in the upper field above the shield on a polished mirror-like background. |
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