1 Lats Rainis

€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)Ligita Franckeviča
In circulation to1 January 2014
Reference(s) KM#68
Obverse descriptionThe obverse of the coin is divided vertically into two fields (proportion 2 : 1). The inscription 1 LATS is in the center of the right field, with the year 2005 semicircled at its lower part. The left field features mountain tops.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1 LATS 2005
Reverse descriptionThe reverse of the coin is divided vertically into two fields (proportion 1: 2). The right field features an originally struck photo portrait of Rainis, topped by a semicircled inscription VIENMĒR VIENS UN PATS... (Ever alone and going on his own…), with facsimile signature of the poet at the bottom. The left field features mountain tops.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIENMĒR VIENS UN PATS... Rainis
(Translation: Ever alone and going on his own... Rainis)
EdgeInscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS
Mint
Mintage2005  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID4836669560
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