1 Lats Courland

2003 year


Silver (.925)	31.47 g	38.61 mm

Description

Issuer	Latvia
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2003
Value	1 Lats (1&nbspLVL)
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

References

Numista	N#51641
Rarity index	87%

Reverse

Weighers of hemp are depicted against a background of a brick wall and an iron foundry. The inscription KURZEME is arranged in a semi-circle at the bottom of the coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering: KURZEME

Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča

Designer: Arvīds Priedīte

Edge

The inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), separated by a dot.

Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ● LATVIJAS BANKA ●

Comment

Data of issue 09-12-2003

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Lats (Courland) 2003 from Latvia made of Silver (.925) weighing 31.47 g is that it features a unique design that represents the historical region of Courland, which is now part of Latvia. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Courland coat of arms, while the reverse side features an image of the Courland Castle. This coin was minted in 2003 as part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating Latvia's cultural heritage.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2003	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Courland) 2003 coin.