5 Euro

2018Collector

KM# 198

Metal
Silver .925
Weight
22 g
Fine weight
Fine 0.65 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal 0°
Technique
Milled

Details

Value: 5 Euro

= 500 Euro Cent

Type: Collector

Subject: Curonian Kings

Notes

In 1230, an agreement concluded between king Lamekin (Lammekinus Rex), representing most of the Curonians, and an authorised representative of a legate of the Roman Pope established that the Curonians had to take part in battles against pagans; they had the right to be free as long as they remained Catholics. The agreement was short-lived as the religious powers and the influence and power of the Livonian Order tended to change; however, the tradition of freedom was established. The title of the Curonian kings was confirmed in writing for the first time to Peniķis in the fief document only in 1504, but the first such document had been issued to Tontegode already in 1320. Curonian kings were the natives of Courland living in seven free villages of Ķoniņi, Kalēji, Pliķi and Ziemeļiin Turlava parish, Dragūniin Rumba parsih, Viesalgiin Snēpele parish and Sausgaļiin Padure parish. As vassals they received land and privileges from the Livonian order. Date of issue 17-08-2018 Curonian kings Coin Brochure

Obverse

Rider carrying banner, document in background, date and denomination below

Legend

2018

5 EURO

DesignerDesigner: Ligita Franckeviča, Arvīds Priedīte

Reverse

Peniķi column with Ķoniņciems' coat of arms separates traditional woman and man with sword, names of seven free villages of Courland surround

Legend

KALĒJI ZIEMEĻI VIESALGI ŅONIŅI PLIĶI DRAGŪNI SAUSGAĻI

KURŠU ĶONIŅI

Edge

TypeType: Lettered

Legend

English

LATVIJAS BANKA ◊ LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊

Bank of Latvia ◊ Republic of Latvia ◊

Issues

Year	Mintage	Type	Proof
		Proof

2018 Lithuanian MintProof
Mintage
Proof price €78, no grade