5 Lati

1929–1932Circulation

Obverse

Crowned head right

Legend
English
LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA
Republic of Latvia

Designer Rihards Zariņš

Reverse

Arms with supporters above value

Legend
19 32
PIECI 5 LATI

Edge

Type DIEVS *** SVETI *** LATVOJU ***

Legend
English
DIEVS ✶✶✶ SVĒTĪ ✶✶✶ LATVIJU ✶✶✶
God Bless Latvia

Issues

  • 1929 Royal Mint
    Mintage
    VF€48XF€53AU€61UNC€78
  • 1929 Royal MintProof
  • 1931 Royal Mint
    Mintage
    VF€48XF€54AU€55UNC€70
  • 1931 Royal MintProof
  • 1932 Royal Mint
    Mintage
    VF€53XF€60AU€62UNC€79
  • 1932 Royal MintProof
    Proof price €3,100 in grade PF63

Catalogue numbers

KM#
9
Schön#
9

Physical

Metal
Silver .835
Weight
25 g
Fine weight
0.67 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)
Technique
Milled

Details

Value
5 Lati
= 500 Santīms
Type
Circulation
Demonetized
25 March 1941

Notes

The image of the maiden on the coin is colloquially known as Milda (a Latvian female name). The model was Zelma Brauere (1900-1977)