10 Latu 16th Century Riga, Latvia

Main information

Country:
Latvia
Years of Minting:
1996
Period:
Republic (1991-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

$9.89-$396.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

The panorama of Riga is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription XVI GS. (16th century), arranged in a semicircle, is to the left of the central motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

Engraver:

Jānis Strupulis

Designer:

Laimonis Šēnbergs

Obverse

Description:

Riga's coat of arms of the 16th century, supported by two lions, is featured in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The year 1996, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.

Engraver:

Ligita Franckeviča

Designer:

Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Description:

Plain with incuse text

Obverse:

1996 10 LATU

Reverse:

XVI GS. RIGA-800

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

Weight:31.47 g
Diameter:38.61 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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10 Latu 16th Century Riga, Latvia

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Reference Price

$9.89-$396.00

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