1 Lats Limbazi

2008 year


Silver (.925)	31.47 g	38.61 mm

Description

Issuer	Latvia
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2008
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#51699
Rarity index	87%

Reverse

The coin's reverse in divided into two parts by a water body. It bears representations of the Limbaži castle ruins and St. John's Church. The reflection of a Hanseatic ship is featured in the lower part. The inscription HANZAS PILSETA (Hanseatic city) is placed in a semicircle beneath it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIMBAŽI
HANZAS PILSĒTA

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 28-07-2008

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lats (Limbazi) 2008 coin from Latvia is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of a traditional Latvian folk dress, while the reverse side depicts a pattern of traditional Latvian folk ornaments. This design was chosen to celebrate the country's rich cultural traditions and to promote awareness of its cultural heritage.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2008	15000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Limbazi) 2008 coin.