1 Lats 800 Year of Coinage Right of Riga

Issuer Latvia
Year 2011
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 1 Lats (1 LVL)
Currency New lats (1993-2013)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 12.50 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Jānis Strupulis
In circulation to 1 January 2014
Reference(s) KM#124
Obverse description The obverse of the coin features a pfennig of Bishop Albert`s time (1198–1229) centred on a plain surface, displaying a front view of bishop wearing a mitre, holding a cross in his right hand and a crosier in his left, both with a small ball above. The central image is surrounded by the inscription RĪGAS NAUDAI 800 (Riga Money 800) at the top, and years 1211 and 2011 as well as the inscription 1 LATS at the bottom. Along the edge of the coin, there is a belt of pearls.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering RĪGAS NAUDAI 800 1211 1 LATS 2011
Reverse description The reverse features the original pfennig on a dulled surface, which is surrounded by the legend comprising a cross and bishop`s crosier in a crossed position, the symbol of the Archbishopric of Riga, and the inscription ALBERTVS (ei). (ratia). RIGENSIS EPV (episcopus) MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA (Albert, by the grace of God, Bishop of Riga New silver money). Along the edge of the coin, there is a belt of pearls.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ALBERTVS D.G. RIGENSIS EPVS MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA
Edge Inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia) and
Mint
Mintage 2011 - Proof - 5 000
Numisquare ID 1345649290
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