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Latvian coin "Curonian Kings", 2018
Latvian coin "Curonian Kings", 2018
€83.00
Code:
SCKMRAG140
Weight:
22.0000000 Kg.
In Stock:
1
Category:
Metal:
silver / 925
Weight:
22 g
Diameter:
35 mm
Country of origin:
Latvia
Mintage:
2 500
Recommended:
collecting, gift, investment
Included:
case, certificate of authenticity
Status:
in store
Averse
In the center of the document is a rider with a feather in his hat, a sword on his side, and a flag in his hand. The stamp of the document shall be placed in the center of the coin at the bottom and the year 2018 and the inscription 5 euros in a semicircle to the left and right of it, respectively.
Reverse
The Penika column with the coat of arms of Concinciema is depicted vertically along the diameter of the coin; to the left and right of him is a woman in national costumes and a man with a sword. The names of seven free villages in Kursland are engraved in the background: KALEI, ZEMELI, VIESALGI, KONINI, PLIKI, DRAGOUNI and SAUSGAI. The inscription KURŠU ĶONIŅI is in a semicircle at the bottom of the coin.
edge
The inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA are separated by rhombic dots on the edge.
1230 the agreement between King Lammekinus Rex, representing the Curonian majority, and the authorized representative of the Pope's legate, stipulates that the Curonians must take part in the struggle against the Gentiles; they had the right to be free as long as they remained Catholics. The treaty was short-lived as the influence and power of religious forces and the Livonian Order changed; however, a tradition of freedom was established. Penikius was first granted the title of Curonian kingdom in the federal treaty only in 1504, and the first such document was issued to Tontegodai as early as 1320. The kings of the Curonians were the Curonians, living in seven free villages. Konini, Kalei, Pliki and Žiemelinas Turlava parishes, Rumba Dragūnai parish, Snepelis parish Viesalgiin and Padura parish Sausgaliin. As vassals, they received lands and privileges from the Livonian Order.
The Curonian kings were obliged to take part in battles with horses and weapons in defense of the Livonian Order. They also became messengers, translators, secretaries, carpenters, blacksmiths and other artisans and were relieved of their duties and duties. The Curonian kings worked the land themselves or with the help of farm workers, and their land was inherited by their sons.
Even in difficult times, the Curonian kings were able to maintain personal freedom and independence. During the period of the Duchy of Curonia and Žiemgala (1561–1795), the rights of the Curonian kings suffered because they were not subject to unrestricted vassal ownership of land, and in the 17th century. registered landlords; however, they retained the landowners' rights of action and hunting rights.
The Bank of Lithuania allocates a collector coin to commemorate the Curonian kings.