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1 Lats Richard Wagner
| Issuer | Bank of Latvia |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#140 |
| Obverse description | At the centre of the obverse, a tall-masted sailing ship is depicted navigating a billowing, wave-filled sea, rendered in fine relief with dynamic artistic detail. A semi-circular legend reading '1 LATS' arcs to the right of the vessel, while the date '2013' is inscribed at the lower left of the field. The composition commemorates Wagner's sea voyage to Riga and the turbulent journey that is said to have inspired elements of 'Der fliegende Holländer'. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a right-facing profile portrait of composer Richard Wagner rendered in high relief at the centre of the field, capturing his distinctive facial features in a formal, classical style. His facsimile signature appears in the lower left field, adding an authenticating personal element to the design. A semi-circular inscription 'RĪGA' together with the years '1837–1839' arcs to the right, referencing Wagner's tenure as conductor at the Riga German Theatre during which he began work on the opera 'Rienzi'. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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