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Coin dedicated to Algirdas, Grand Duke of Lithuania

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Obverse

The obverse of the coin features Vytis against a damascened background, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (LITHUANIA), denomination (50 litas), and the year of issue (1998).

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features a portrait of Algirdas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The portrait is based on a medal by the sculptor Vytautas Kašuba and is surrounded by the inscriptions ALGIRDAS DIDYSIS LIETUVOS KUNIGAIKŠTIS (ALGIRDAS, GRAND DUKE OF LITHUANIA) and 1345–1377.

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Denomination: LTL 50
Composition: silver Ag 925
Diameter: 34 mm
Weight: 23.3 g
Quality: PROOF
Coin type: commemorative

Designed by Giedrius Paulauskis and Antanas Žukauskas

On the edge of the coin: IŠ PRAEITIES TAVO SŪNŪS TE STIPRYBĘ SEMIA (FROM THE PAST LET YOUR SONS DERIVE THEIR STRENGTH)
Release date: 1998
Mintage: 4,000 pcs
Minted at the Lithuanian Mint


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Last update: 23-12-2021