Catalogue
| Émetteur | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Année | 1922-1935 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Santims (0.01) |
| Devise | Old lats (1922-1940) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
| Poids | 1.8 g |
| Diamètre | 17 mm |
| Épaisseur | 1 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | Rihards Zariņš |
| En circulation jusqu’à | 25 March 1941 |
| Référence(s) | KM#1, Schön#1 |
| Description de l’avers | National arms above ribbon |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | LATVIJA HUGUENIN |
| Description du revers | Value and date |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | 1 Santims 1922 R ZARRIŅŠ |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier |
Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003) Kings Norton Metal Company,Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962) Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975) Hug. Huguenin, Le Locle, Switzerland(1868-2022) |
| Tirage |
1922 Hug. - 1.6 g; Huguenin Frères - 5 000 000 1923 Hug. - pattern with deeper relief; Huguenin Frères - 10 1924 Hug. - Huguenin Frères - 4 990 000 1926 - King`s Norton - 5 000 000 1928 - King`s Norton - 5 000 000 1932 - Proof; Royal Mint - 1932 - Royal Mint - 5 000 000 1935 - King`s Norton & Birmingham Mint (Heaton & Sons) - 5 000 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 2462894420 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 1 Santims coin, issued by Latvia from 1922 to 1935, emerged during the nascent years of the First Latvian Republic. Following its 1918 independence and subsequent War of Independence, Latvia established its own currency, the Lats and Santims, in 1922. This coinage replaced various foreign and provisional issues, symbolizing the young nation's economic sovereignty and stability, a crucial step in building a distinct national identity.
Artistry: The design is attributed to Rihards Zariņš, a pivotal figure in early Latvian numismatics. His work blended national romanticism with a clean, functional aesthetic. The obverse features the lesser coat of arms of Latvia—depicting the rising sun, a lion, and a griffon—flanked by the year. The reverse presents '1 SANTIMS' encircled by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, emblematic of strength and endurance, executed with elegant simplicity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc), this small coin (17mm, 1.8g) generally exhibits a consistent strike. Key high-points for assessing wear include the fine details of the lion's mane and griffon's feathers within the obverse coat of arms, and the delicate veins within the oak leaves and definition of the acorns on the reverse. Full definition in these areas indicates a superior strike and higher grade.