100 Latu

Features

Issuer Latvia
Period Republic (1991-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1998
Value 100 Latu (100 LVL)
Currency New lats (1993-2013)
Composition Gold (.999)
Weight 16.2 g
Diameter 24.00 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 January 2014
Number
N#
46991
References KM# 40
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1998 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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA
19 98

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Sandra Belsone

Reverse

The numeral 100, intertwined with an open circle symbolizing development, is figured in the centre. The inscription LATU, arranged in a semicircle, is placed in the lower part. The coin's weight and the fineness of the metal (16.2 g Au .999) are also indicated in the lower part.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 LATU
16.2 g Au .999

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Sandra Belsone

Edge

Three reeded and smooth segments are alternated.

Mint

Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)

Comments

In official publisher of Latvia ("Latvijas Vēstnesis") Central Bank clearly states that this is a circulation coin (material available in Latvian only): "This is the first gold circulation coin in the history of the independent Republic of Latvia."
https://www.vestnesis.lv/ta/id/33054 

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  Photo 19 890 $ 1100 Proof

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Country: Latvia
Languages: English Latvian Russian Slovak
Numista Rarity index: 88 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 1151.00 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 100 LatuPicture 1 of a sold 100 Latu
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 29 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65161
Lot 25232
Internet Archive
29 Jan 2023 UNC
(NGC PR63 Cameo)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 100 LatuPicture 1 of a sold 100 LatuPicture 1 of a sold 100 LatuPicture 1 of a sold 100 Latu
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231933
Lot 63309
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 UNC
(NGC PR62)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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