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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros Latvian farming and countryside
2016 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.50 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2014-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.50 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#85889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
The inscription DIEVS SVĒTĪ LATVIJU with words separated by stars; fine milled edge.
Lettering: DIEVS ☆ SVĒTĪ ☆ LATVIJU ☆
Translation: God Bless Latvia
Comment
The image of a cow, the symbol of the Latvian farming and countryside, once authored by Gunārs Lūsis (graphic design) and Jānis Strupulis (plaster model) and featured on the 2 lats circulation coin, has been restored to live again on the 2 euro commemorative coin.Date of issue 19-07-2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Latvian farming and countryside 2 Euro coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's obverse side depicts a traditional Latvian farmhouse, surrounded by fields and trees, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a farmer working in the fields. The coin's bimetallic design, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to its distinctiveness and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Latvian farming and countryside) 2016 coin.
