5 Euros 500 years of Livonian ferding
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2014-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The central field bears the image of the reverse of ferding struck in 1515, featuring standing Virgin Mary with a child in right hand and sceptre in left; the image is encircled by a halo and the legend MARI[a]:TU[um]:SALVA.PO[pulum] (Mary, save your people!), enclosed by two lines of dots. The shining outer ring bears semi-circled inscriptions 2015 and VĒRDIŅAM 500 (500 years of ferding) at the bottom and on top right respectively.
Lettering: 2015 VĒRDIŅAM 500
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Date of issue 08-12-2015
500 years of Livonian ferding Coin Brochure
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Livonian Confederation, which was a powerful mercantile and military organization that played a significant role in the history of Latvia and the surrounding region. The coin's design features an image of the Livonian Order's castle in Sigulda, which was an important stronghold of the Confederation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (500 years of Livonian ferding) 2015 coin.
