5 Euros Curonian kings

€146,886.00
IssuerLatvia
Year2018
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2014-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight22.00 g
Dimensions35.00 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ligita Franckeviča
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#198
Obverse descriptionOn the background of a document, a rider on a horse, with a feather in his hat, a sword at his side and a banner in his hand is featured in the centre. The seal of the document is placed centrally in the lower part of the coin, with the year 2018 and the inscription 5 euro semi-circled to the left and right of it respectively.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering2018 5 EURO
Reverse descriptionThe Peniķi column with Ķoniņciems` coat of arms is featured vertically along the diameter of the coin; a woman dressed in the folk costume and a man with a sword are placed to the left and right of it respectively. In the background, the names of the seven free villages of Courland are inscribed: KALĒJI, ZIEMEĻI, VIESALGI, ĶONIŅI, PLIĶI, DRAGŪNI and SAUSGAĻI. The lower part of the coin bears a semi-circled inscription KURŠU ĶONIŅI.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKALĒJI ZIEMEĻI VIESALGI ŅONIŅI PLIĶI DRAGŪNI SAUSGAĻI KURŠU ĶONIŅI
EdgeThe edge bears the inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA and LATVIJAS
Mint
Mintage2018  - Proof - 2 500
Catalog ID7030349600
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