15 Euro

2022Collector

Obverse

National arms

Legend
English
EESTI VABARIIK 2022
Republic of Estonia

Designer Tiiu Pirsko and Mati Veermets

Reverse

Portrait of Johan Pitka, years 1872–1944 of his life, and a fragment of a blue, black and white flag. Designed by Tiiu Pirsko and Mati Veermets; minted by the Lithuanian mint

Legend
JOHAN PITKA
1872-1944
15 €

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 2022 Lithuanian MintProof
    Mintage
    Proof price €110, no grade

Catalogue numbers

KM#
106

Physical

Metal
Silver .925
Weight
28.28 g
Fine weight
0.84 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)
Technique
Milled

Details

Value
15 Euro
= 1,500 Euro Cent
Type
Collector
Subject
150th anniversary of the birth of Admiral Johan Pitka

Notes

The silver collector coin dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Admiral Johan Pitka. Pitka was a sea-going captain and Rear Admiral, and he founded the Defence League, the Border Guard and the Estonian Navy. He played a key role in the War of Independence as leader of the Estonian naval forces