The coin is roughly frosted and of stony texture in appearance. Its central field features K. Zāle`s portrait, taken from the sculptural group `Work` of the Freedom Monument, which is encircled by the inscriptions KĀRLIS ZĀLE, 1 LATS, LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA and the year 2012, separated by rhombic dots.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
· 1 LATS · LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA · 2012
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KĀRLIS ZĀLE
Reverse description
The reverse of the coin features the sculpture `Dying Horseman I`, taken from the memorial ensemble of the Brethren Cemetery. The Eurostar logo of the `European Silver Programme` is displayed on the right below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
The inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA, LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA and 2012,
