1 Lats Baron Münchhausen

€1.00
IssuerLatvia
Year2005
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Lats (1 LVL)
CurrencyNew lats (1993-2013)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight31.47 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Jānis Strupulis
In circulation to1 January 2014
Reference(s) KM#70
Obverse descriptionA dog with a lantern tied to its tail is depicted on a dull surface in the central field of the coin. It is surrounded by a row of seven flying ducks, with Baron Münchhausen clutching at the last one, against a smooth background. The inscription 2005 is arranged in a semicircle at the top of the coin; a semicircular inscription VIENS SIMTS SANTĪMU (one hundred santims) is in the left lower part of the coin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering2005 VIENS SIMTS SANTĪMU
Reverse descriptionThe images of Baron Münchhausen`s stories are depicted in a circle against a smooth background: the Baron himself with a rifle in his hands and a hunting dog at his feet, a pheasant, two hares, a deer and a wild boar. They are encircled by inscriptions BARONS MINHAUZENS and K.F.H. FREIHERR VON MÜNCHHAUSEN, separated by a dot, against a dull background.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBARONS MINHAUZENS K.F.H. FREIHERR VON MÜNCHHAUSEN
EdgeInscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS
Mint
Mintage2005  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID9723406500
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