Latvia: gold 5-lati proof, 2003
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Latvia: gold 5-lati proof, 2003
KM 59, .999 gold/.0400 oz. Mintage: 20,000 est. NGC PF70 UCAM, Cert.# 2794652-012. Ex- "Stork" (Collectors Universe), 03/11/2015.
I've always liked the classic Latvian silver coins with the image of the Latvian folk maiden "Milda" on them, but have never had one. This 2003 NCLT issue reprises that design, albeit in small proof gold format rather than the original silver crown size. While it's only a small gold coin (1/20 ounce), I thought it was pretty, and it adds something from the 21st century to my "Eclectic Box of 20".
(Recertification pending, 03/17/15: I cracked this out of the NGC holder and submitted it to PCGS, mostly to get TrueView images of it.)
NGC cert verification
NGC/Krause priceguide trends
Wikipedia links:
Latvian lats
Commemorative coins of Latvia
Latvian maiden (Currency Wiki)
When posted here, this coin was part of my "Eclectic Box of 20" collection.
KM 59, .999 gold/.0400 oz. Mintage: 20,000 est. NGC PF70 UCAM, Cert.# 2794652-012. Ex- "Stork" (Collectors Universe), 03/11/2015.
I've always liked the classic Latvian silver coins with the image of the Latvian folk maiden "Milda" on them, but have never had one. This 2003 NCLT issue reprises that design, albeit in small proof gold format rather than the original silver crown size. While it's only a small gold coin (1/20 ounce), I thought it was pretty, and it adds something from the 21st century to my "Eclectic Box of 20".
(Recertification pending, 03/17/15: I cracked this out of the NGC holder and submitted it to PCGS, mostly to get TrueView images of it.)
NGC cert verification
NGC/Krause priceguide trends
Wikipedia links:
Latvian lats
Commemorative coins of Latvia
Latvian maiden (Currency Wiki)
When posted here, this coin was part of my "Eclectic Box of 20" collection.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
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<< <i>Sweet! Did they issue this in a 1 troz size? >>
Just these little ones, as far as I know.
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Yeah, I sort of thought of you when I decided to add a modern or two to the Box of 20.
Like you, I'm all about the proof strikes, and proof gold so much the better.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
I have missed you guys and gals, though. For what it's worth, I have thought of you and the boards at least twice a week
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Awaiting mine from PCGS
Name: Mihails Božko From: Latvia
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