5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle

Issuer Latvia
Year 2015
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Euros
Currency Euro (2014-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 26 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Square with rounded corners
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Ivars Drulle
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#169
Obverse description The obverse features the stone mouldings on the gateway of the Riga Castle convent showing the Madonna and Wolter von Plettenberg, the Master of the Livonian Order. The inscriptions 5 EURO and LATVIJA are placed on the left and right respectively, with the year 2015 featured underneath.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 5 EURO LATVIJA 2015
(Translation: 5 Euro Latvia 2015)
Reverse description A bird`s-eye view of the stylized Riga Castle in the center is topped by the inscription RĪGAS PILS (Riga Castle), while the year 1515 is situated at the lower part of the reverse.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering RĪGAS PILS 1515
(Translation: Riga`s Castle 1515)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 2015 - Proof - 7 000
Numisquare ID 9871455410
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