© Bank of Latvia
© Bank of Latvia
1 Lats Riga
2011 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| 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#38772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin is divided into two parts by a water body. The upper part features a panoramic view of the Hanseatic City of Riga. There is the inscription RĪGA above it. The lower part features the reflections of Hanseatic ships, with the inscription HANZAS PILSĒTA (Hanseatic city) semicircled below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RĪGA
HANZAS PILSETA
Engraver: Jānis Strupulis
Designer: Gunārs Krollis
Edge
The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA and LATVIJAS BANKA, separated by dots.
Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ● LATVIJAS BANKA ●
Comment
Data of issue 15-06-2011Interesting fact
The 1 Lats (Riga) 2011 coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases the city of Riga's historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the city's famous skyline, including the towering spires of St. Peter's Church and the House of the Blackheads, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a traditional Latvian folk dress. The coin's design was created by Latvian artist Arvīds Priedīte, and it's a beautiful representation of Riga's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Riga) 2011 coin.
