10 Latu 800th Anniversary - Riga, Latvia

Main information

Country:
Latvia
Years of Minting:
1998
Period:
Republic (1991-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Reeded.
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Valcambi SA, Balerna, Switzerland

$35.00-$299.27

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

Reverse

Description:

A motif of the Great Guilds coat of arms (1354) - a golden ship with the citys symbol, two intersected keys topped with a cross, at the top of the mast - is featured in the centre of the coin. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

Engraver:

Jānis Strupulis

Designer:

Laimonis Šēnbergs

Obverse

Description:

A motif of the secret seal of Riga Town Council (1368) depicting the small coat of arms of Riga - the city's keys crowned with the Livonian Order's cross - is featured in the centre of the coin. The year 1998, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.

Engraver:

Ligita Franckeviča

Designer:

Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Description:

Reeded.

Obverse:

1998 10 LATU

Reverse:

RĪGA-800

Composition

Gold (.999)

Size

Weight:1.2442 g
Diameter:13.92 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Reeded.

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10 Latu 800th Anniversary - Riga, Latvia

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Reference Price

$35.00-$299.27

Coin Design

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Obverse

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