1 Lats Baron Münchhausen
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Lats (1 LVL) |
| Currency | New lats (1993-2013) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2014 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#51676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The images of Baron Münchhausen's stories are depicted in a circle against a smooth background: the Baron himself with a rifle in his hands and a hunting dog at his feet, a pheasant, two hares, a deer and a wild boar. They are encircled by inscriptions BARONS MINHAUZENS and K.F.H. FREIHERR VON MÜNCHHAUSEN, separated by a dot, against a dull background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BARONS MINHAUZENS K.F.H. FREIHERR VON MÜNCHHAUSEN
Engraver: Jānis Strupulis
Designer: Arvīds Priedīte
Edge
Inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), separated by a dot.
Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ● LATVIJAS BANKA ●
Comment
Awards:In 2006, at the Vicenza Numismatica coin exhibition in Italy, the 100-cent silver commemorative coin "Baron Munchausen" received the main prize in the International Prize Vicenza Numismatica as the most outstanding coin.
Data of issue ..-06-2005
Interesting fact
The 1 Lats (Baron Münchhausen) 2005 coin from Latvia features an image of Baron Münchhausen, a legendary character known for his tall tales and adventures. The coin's design is based on a famous painting of the Baron by the German artist, Gottfried August Bürger.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Baron Münchhausen) 2005 coin.
