5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle, Latvia

5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle, Latvia, 2015 obverse image5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle, Latvia, 2015 reverse image
5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Latvia flagLatvia
  • Years of Minting:
    2015
  • Period:
    Republic (1991-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Square with rounded corners
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Huguenin, Le Locle, Switzerland (1868-2022)
5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle Reference Price

Reference Price

$70.00-$93.00

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

5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A birds-eye view of the stylized Riga Castle in the center is topped by the inscription RGAS PILS (Riga Castle), while the year 1515 is situated at the lower part of the reverse.

Engraver:

Ivars Drulle

Designer:

Ilze Lībiete

Obverse

Description:

The obverse features the stone mouldings on the gateway of the Riga Castle convent showing the Madonna and Wolter von Plettenberg, the Master of the Livonian Order. The inscriptions 5 EURO and LATVIJA are placed on the left and right respectively, with the year 2015 featured underneath.

Engraver:

Ivars Drulle

Designer:

Ivars Drulle

Edge

Description:

Plain

5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

5 EURO LATVIJA 2015

Reverse:

RĪGAS PILS 1515

5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle sizes
  • Weight:26 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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