1 Lats Rainis
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#51674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin is divided vertically into two fields (proportion 1: 2). The right field features an originally struck photo portrait of Rainis, topped by a semicircled inscription VIENMĒR VIENS UN PATS... (Ever alone and going on his own…), with facsimile signature of the poet at the bottom. The left field features mountain tops.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIENMĒR VIENS UN PATS...
Rainis
Translation:
Ever alone and going on his own...
Rainis
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Arta Ozola - Jaunarāja
Edge
Inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), separated by a dot.
Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ● LATVIJAS BANKA ●
Translation: Bank of Latvia · Republic of Latvia
Comment
Data of issue 29-11-2005Interesting fact
The 1 Lats (Rainis) 2005 coin from Latvia features a unique design, with a portrait of the Latvian poet and playwright, Rainis, on one side, and the Latvian coat of arms on the other.
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 (Rainis) 2005 coin.
