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5 Santimi
| Bronze | 3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1918-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1922-1923 |
| Value | 5 Santimi (0.05) |
| Currency | Old lats (1922-1940) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 25 March 1941 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
Santimi
1922
R. ZARRIŅŠ
Engraver: Rihards Zariņš
Edge
Plain
Comment
In his extensive study of the 1, 2, and 5 santimi coins of the first Latvian Republic, Mihails Božko (www.world-coins.weebly.com) uncovered many historical facts. Some results of his efforts are summarized below. More details can be found in his articles (in Russian) and in this explanatory video (in Russian).
Mints
All coins of this type were produced Huguenin Frères & Cie (Le Locle, Switzerland) and carry the mint name below the ribbon on the obverse.
‘Variants’ with or without mint or designer name
