1 Lats (800 Year of Coinage Right of Riga) Coin

1 Lats (800 Year of Coinage Right of Riga)

Country: Latvia
Denomination: 1 Lats (1 LVL)
Year: 2011
Material: Silver (.925)
Weight: 12.50 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 28 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: latvia

Description:

Obverse

The obverse of the coin features a pfennig of Bishop Albert's time (1198–1229) centred on a plain surface, displaying a front view of bishop wearing a mitre, holding a cross in his right hand and a crosier in his left, both with a small ball above. The central image is surrounded by the inscription RĪGAS NAUDAI 800 (Riga Money 800) at the top, and years 1211 and 2011 as well as the inscription 1 LATS at the bottom. Along the edge of the coin, there is a belt of pearls.

Reverse

The reverse features the original pfennig on a dulled surface, which is surrounded by the legend comprising a cross and bishop's crosier in a crossed position, the symbol of the Archbishopric of Riga, and the inscription ALBERTVS D(ei). G(ratia). RIGENSIS EPVS(episcopus) MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA (Albert, by the grace of God, Bishop of Riga New silver money). Along the edge of the coin, there is a belt of pearls.

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