1 Lats Kuldiga

2002 year


Silver (.925)	31.47 g	38.61 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	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#51601
Rarity index	85%

Reverse

The waterfall "Ventas rumba" divides the coin's reverse in two parts. Elements of Kuldiga's landscape, topped by the inscription KULDIGA, are depicted in the upper part. Reflections of Hanseatic ships are featured in the lower part. The inscription HANZAS PILSETA (Hanseatic city) is placed in a semicircle below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KULDĪGA
HANZAS PILSETA

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Gunārs Krollis

Edge

The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia) and LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) separated by dots.

Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ● LATVIJAS BANKA ●

Comment

Data of issue 10-07-2002

Interesting fact

The 1 Lats (Kuldiga) 2002 coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Kuldiga Castle, a medieval fortress that was built in the 14th century and has been preserved almost unchanged to this day. The reverse side of the coin features a traditional Latvian folk pattern, adding to the coin's cultural significance.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2002	15000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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