1 Lats Salmon, Latvia

Main information

Country:
Latvia
Years of Minting:
1992-2008
Period:
Republic (1991-date)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Munich, Germany (1158-date)

$3.08-$229.40

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

A salmon, the symbol of Latvias abundant water resources, is shown jumping out of the water from left to right. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle beneath it, is centered in the lower part of the coin.

Engraver:

Jānis Strupulis

Designer:

Gunārs Lūsis

Obverse

Description:

The large coat of arms (with lion and griffon supporters) of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1992, 2007 or 2008 inscribed below, is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively.

Engraver:

Jānis Strupulis

Designer:

Gunārs Lūsis

Edge

Description:

Smooth with two inscriptions (one inverted) separated by rhombic dots.

Obverse:

LATVIJAS 2008 REPUBLIKA

Reverse:

1 LATS

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

Weight:4.8 g
Diameter:21.75 mm
Thickness:1.8 mm
Edge:n/a

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1 Lats Salmon, Latvia

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Reference Price

$3.08-$229.40

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