5 Euros Curonian kings
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 22.00 g | 35.00 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2014-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22.00 g |
| Diameter | 35.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#146886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
The Peniķi column with Ķoniņciems' coat of arms is featured vertically along the diameter of the coin; a woman dressed in the folk costume and a man with a sword are placed to the left and right of it respectively. In the background, the names of the seven free villages of Courland are inscribed: KALĒJI, ZIEMEĻI, VIESALGI, ĶONIŅI, PLIĶI, DRAGŪNI and SAUSGAĻI. The lower part of the coin bears a semi-circled inscription KURŠU ĶONIŅI.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KALĒJI ZIEMEĻI VIESALGI ŅONIŅI PLIĶI DRAGŪNI SAUSGAĻI
KURŠU ĶONIŅI
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Arvīds Priedīte
Edge
The edge bears the inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA, separated by rhombic dots.
Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ◊ LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊
Comment
In 1230, an agreement concluded between king Lamekin (Lammekinus Rex), representing most of the Curonians, and an authorised representative of a legate of the Roman Pope established that the Curonians had to take part in battles against pagans; they had the right to be free as long as they remained Catholics. The agreement was short-lived as the religious powers and the influence and power of the Livonian Order tended to change; however, the tradition of freedom was established. The title of the Curonian kings was confirmed in writing for the first time to Peniķis in the fief document only in 1504, but the first such document had been issued to Tontegode already in 1320. Curonian kings were the natives of Courland living in seven free villages of Ķoniņi, Kalēji, Pliķi and Ziemeļiin Turlava parish, Dragūniin Rumba parsih, Viesalgiin Snēpele parish and Sausgaļiin Padure parish. As vassals they received land and privileges from the Livonian order.
Date of issue 17-08-2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Euro Curonian Kings non-circulating coin from Latvia is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Curonian Kings, who were a dynasty of kings that ruled the region in the 13th century, while the reverse side features an image of the Curonian coat of arms. The coin's design is a nod to the country's rich cultural and historical heritage, and serves as a reminder of the important role that the Curonian Kings played in shaping Latvia's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Curonian kings) 2018 coin.
