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Title: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Marek on May 14, 2010, 02:14:50 AM Hi there
I got from Latvia new commemorative coin, dedicated to Latvian Declaration of Independence. I would like to share it with you. Marek Here is some information about that coin: Face value: 1 lats Weight: 31.47 g, diameter: 38.61 mm Metal: silver of .925 fineness, quality: proof Struck in 2010 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland) Artists: Ilmārs Blumbergs (graphic design), Ligita Franckeviča (plaster model) Obverse A branch with three opening buds is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), semi-circled on the left side, 1 LATS at the bottom right, and year 2010, semi-circled at the upper right, are featured on the obverse. Reverse An image symbolising Mother Latvia with a millstone - load of freedom - on her shoulders is placed in the centre. The inscriptions NEATKARĪBAS ATJAUNOĊ ANA (Restoration of Independence), semi-circled on the left side, 4. maijs (4 May) and year 1990, both on the right side, are featured on the reverse. (http://www.hot.ee/man1999//4maijs_av.png) (http://www.hot.ee/man1999//4maijs_rev.png) Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Twoshadows on May 14, 2010, 03:11:39 AM Very attractive proof Marek. I would be interested in knowing the total mintage and cost. I like low mintage coins! ;D
Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: humpybong on May 14, 2010, 04:38:32 AM Nice one Marek. Thanks for showing it. Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: templar on May 14, 2010, 04:46:25 AM VERY NICE DISPLAY OF YOUR NEW COIN AND A NICE EXPLANATION.....YOUR ENGLISH IS GETTING BETTER........LIKE TWO SHADOWS, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH THEY COST AND COULD I SEND YOU THE MONEY TO BUY ONE FOR ME OR ARE THEY TOO HARD TO OBTAIN?
YOUR FRIEND AND SERVANT...........THE TEMPLAR(http://) Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: triggersmob on May 14, 2010, 06:01:26 AM That's a beautiful looking coin.
Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Nighthawk on May 14, 2010, 08:20:56 AM I second that!!! :)
Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Marek on May 14, 2010, 11:16:25 AM Hi
Mintage is 7000 pcs and first day price was about 40 euros. Marek Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: templar on May 14, 2010, 02:56:38 PM HOW MUCH IS THAT IN U.S. MONEY AND CAN YOU GET ANY MORE??....I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ONE IF POSSIBLE.........
YOUR SERVANT AND FRIEND....THE TEMPLAR Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Tobyle on May 14, 2010, 06:38:20 PM Love the coin, Marek. Thanks for showing us. Once I get up to date on my world circulating coinage collection, I want to start on some of the world commemoratives like this one.
Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Marek on May 15, 2010, 01:54:53 AM Hi Templar
40 euros is about 50 usd. I don't have another "Independence" coin , but I have these: "Coin of Water" (http://www.bank.lv/images/img_lb/naudas/images/udens_moneta_av.png) (http://www.bank.lv/images/img_lb/naudas/images/udens_moneta_rev.png) Face value: 1 lats Weight: 26.00 g; area measurement: 32.00 x 32.00 mm; shape: square Metal: silver of .925 fineness; quality: proof Struck in 2009 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland) "Christmas tree" (http://www.bank.lv/images/img_lb/naudas/images/ziemassvetku_eglite_av.png) (http://www.bank.lv/images/img_lb/naudas/images/ziemassvetku_eglite_rev.png) Face value: 1 lats Weight: 22.00 g, diameter: 35.00 mm Metal: silver of .925 fineness, quality: proof Struck in 2009 by Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (the Netherlands) Artists: Edgars Folks (graphic design), Jānis Strupulis (plaster model) Both coins have box and COA also. Marek Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Twoshadows on May 15, 2010, 03:28:04 AM I really liked the Coin of Water and have found both coins (Independence) on Ebay but at highly inflated prices. I like odd shaped coins, silver and low mintage so I am always on the look out for such items.
Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Snooba on May 16, 2010, 01:49:02 PM Those are very interesting coins, Marek.
Thanks for posting the photos of them. :) :) :) :) :) Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: templar on May 16, 2010, 09:41:45 PM I LIKE THE CHRISTMAS COIN VERY MUCH---HOW MUCH IS THAT ONE AND COULD YOU OBTAIN ONE?
YOUR FRIEND THE TEMPLAR Title: Re: New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence Post by: Marek on May 16, 2010, 10:50:54 PM Hi
Right now I can offer 2 coins: "Coin of water" 40 euros =50 usd "Christmas tree" 37 euros=47 usd Thanks Marek |