Country: Latvia, Republic of (1918-1940)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1931 (1929-1932)
Value: 5 Lati (5)
Currency: Old Lats (1922-1940)
Composition: Silver (.835)
Mintage: 2,000,000
Weight: 24.9 g.
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Grade: XF45
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 9, Schön# 9
Obverse:
Maiden's head facing right in stylized folk costume, including headdress, with ears of grain over her shoulder.
Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA
Translation: Republic of Latvia.
Engraver: Rihards Zariņš.
Reverse:
Latvian coat of arms with supporters above denomination and date.
Lettering:
19 31
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
Mint:
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975).
Comments:
The image of the maiden on the coin is colloquially known as Milda (a Latvian female name). The model was Zelma Brauere (1900-1977).
Riferimento : KM# 9, Schön# 9
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