Description:
Obverse
The coin is roughly frosted and of stony texture in appearance. Its central field features K. Zāle's portrait, taken from the sculptural group "Work" of the Freedom Monument, which is encircled by the inscriptions KĀRLIS ZĀLE, 1 LATS, LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA and the year 2012, separated by rhombic dots.
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features the sculpture "Dying Horseman I", taken from the memorial ensemble of the Brethren Cemetery. The Eurostar logo of the "European Silver Programme" is displayed on the right below.
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