1 Lats (Coin of Fortune) 2002 front 1 Lats (Coin of Fortune) 2002 back
1 Lats (Coin of Fortune) 2002 photo
© Latvijas Banka

1 Lats Coin of Fortune

2002 year
Gold (.999) plated silver (.925) (obverse gold plated) 15.00 g 28.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
1 Lats (1&nbspLVL)
Currency
New lats (1993-2013)
Composition
Gold (.999) plated silver (.925) (obverse gold plated)
Weight
15.00 g
Diameter
28.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2014
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#51637
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

The reverse is in silver. In the lower part, a fragment of a waning moon is featured by applying frosting; in the upper part, a constellation is set out in relief. The year 2002 is inscribed near the edge to the left of the constellation. The inscription 1 LATS, arranged in a semicircle, is placed along the edge to the right of the constellation.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 LATS

Engraver: Jānis Ronis

Designer: Ilmārs Blumbergs

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Data of issue ..-..-2001

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lats (Coin of Fortune) 2002 from Latvia is that it features a unique design that combines both gold and silver metals. The obverse side of the coin is plated with gold, while the reverse side is made of silver. This bi-metallic design adds an extra layer of aesthetic appeal to the coin, making it a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Coin of Fortune) 2002 coin.