© Deimos
© Deimos
Token - Birzensis
2005 year| 21.1 mm |
| Location | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 2005 |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#207628 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Artwork piece depicting Biržai Castle, and text going in a circle around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · CIVITATIS · BIRZENSIS
· 2005 ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
On April 14, 1455, the duke Kazimieras (Casimir IV Jagiellon) wrote the deed of gift to Radvila Astikaitis and mentioned the name of Biržai land. Now April 14, 1455 is reputed as the first historically based Biržai name reference date.Coat of arms of the family Astikai:
Picture of the Biržai Castle:
