5 Euro Baroque of Courland

€1.00
IssuerLatvia
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2014-date)
CompositionSilver (.925) (with gilded elements)
Weight22 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ligita Franckeviča
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#164
Obverse descriptionThe obverse features an acanthus leaf design from the altar of the Lestene Church. The semi-circled inscription of the year 2014 occupies the upper part of the obverse on the left from the design, the inscription 5 EURO is in the centre, and the semi-circled inscription LATVIJA (Latvia) is placed in the lower part of the obverse.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering5 EURO LATVIJA 2014
Reverse descriptionThe angel from the altar of the Lestene Church is the central motif. The semi-circled inscriptions KURZEMES BAROKS (Baroque of Courland; on the left) and NIKOLAUSS SĒFRENSS (Nicolaus Söffrens; on the right) encompass the design in the lower part of the reverse.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKURZEMES BAROKS NIKOLAUSS SĒFRENSS
EdgeTwo inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by
Mint
Mintage2014  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID9783280910
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