15 Euros Johan Pitka

2022 year


Silver (.925)	28.28 g	38.61 mm

Description

Issuer	Estonia
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2022
Value	15 Euros 15 EUR = USD 17
Currency	Euro (2011-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	28.28 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#320945
Rarity index	89%

Reverse

The coin shows a portrait of Johan Pitka, the years 1872–1944 that he lived, and a fragment of a blue, black and white flag. The coin was designed by Tiiu Pirsko and Mati Veermets, and the coins were minted by the Lithuanian mint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOHAN PITKA
1872-1944
15 €

Designers: Tiiu Pirsko, Mati Veermets

Edge

Plain

Comment

The silver collector coin dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Admiral Johan Pitka. Pitka was a sea-going captain and Rear Admiral, and he founded the Defence League, the Border Guard and the Estonian Navy. He played a key role in the War of Independence as leader of the Estonian naval forces.

Interesting fact

The Johan Pitka 15 Euro silver coin from Estonia, minted in 2022, features a unique design that honors the country's national hero, Johan Pitka. Pitka was a naval officer who led a successful uprising against the Russian Empire in 1918, which resulted in Estonia gaining its independence. The coin's design features a portrait of Pitka on the obverse side, surrounded by a pattern of waves and anchors, symbolizing his connection to the sea and his role in Estonia's struggle for freedom. The reverse side of the coin features the Estonian coat of arms and the inscription "15 Euro" in bold letters. Overall, this coin is a beautiful tribute to Estonia's history and a great addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2022	3000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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