10 Latu 18th Century Riga, Latvia

Main information

Country:
Latvia
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)

$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.

Reverse

Description:

The Blackheads House is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription MELNGALVJU NAMS XVIII GS. (Blackheads House 18th century), arranged in a semicircle, is above the 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 18th century, where lions, the bearers of the shield, are replaced by the Russian Empire's two-headed eagle, 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 under the motif.

Engraver:

Ligita Franckeviča

Designer:

Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Description:

Plain with incuse text

Obverse:

1997 10 LATU

Reverse:

MELNGALVJU NAMS XVIII 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 18th Century Riga, Latvia

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Reference Price

$35.00-$165.00

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