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5 Lati
| Silver (.835) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1918-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1932 |
| Value | 5 Lati |
| Currency | Old lats (1922-1940) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 25 March 1941 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Latvian coat of arms with supporters above denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
19 32
PIECI 5 LATI
Engraver: Rihards Zariņš
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering in Positions A and B:
POSITION A - Edge lettering reads upside-down when the Milda's portrait faces up
POSITION B - Edge lettering reads normally when the Milda's portrait faces up
Lettering: DIEVS ✶✶✶ SVĒTĪ ✶✶✶ LATVIJU ✶✶✶
Translation: God Bless Latvia
Comment
The image of the maiden on the coin is colloquially known as Milda (a Latvian female name). The model was Zelma Brauere (1900-1977).Interesting fact
The 5 Lati coin from Latvia, minted between 1929 and 1932, is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the Latvian national symbol, the eagle, on its obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lati 1929-1932 coin.
