10 Latu 17th Century Riga, Latvia

10 Latu 17th Century Riga, Latvia, 1997 obverse image10 Latu 17th Century Riga, Latvia, 1997 reverse image
10 Latu 17th Century Riga coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Latvia flagLatvia
  • Years of Minting:
    1997
  • Period:
    Republic (1991-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
10 Latu 17th Century Riga Reference Price

Reference Price

$35.00-$165.00

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

10 Latu 17th Century Riga Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


An outline of Rigas fortifications in the first half of the 17th century is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription RIGAS NOCIETINAJUMI XVII GS. (Rigas fortifications 17th century), arranged in a semicircle, is above 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 17th century from a coin of King Gustav II Adolf's time is featured in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The year 1997, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.

Engraver:


Ligita Franckeviča

Designer:


Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Description:


Plain with incuse text

10 Latu 17th Century Riga Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


1997 10 LATU

Reverse:


RIGAS NOCIETINAJUMI XVII GS. RĪGA-800

10 Latu 17th Century Riga Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

10 Latu 17th Century Riga sizes
  • Weight:31.47 g
  • Diameter:38.61 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a
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