10 Latu Riga Ship, Latvia

Main information

Country:
Latvia
Years of Minting:
1997
Period:
Republic (1991-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Valcambi SA, Balerna, Switzerland

$38.00-$449.00

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

Reverse

Description:

A 12th century ship is featured in the upper part of the coin. The inscription RIGAS KUGIS XII GS (Riga ship 12th century), arranged in a semicircle, is above the motif. The wreck of the ship discovered during excavations is depicted in the lower part; the numeral 10 and the inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.

Engraver:

Ligita Franckeviča

Designer:

Arvīds Priedīte

Obverse

Description:

The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1997 inscribed below, is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively.

Engraver:

Ligita Franckeviča

Designer:

Arvīds Priedīte

Edge

Description:

Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by three stars.

Obverse:

LATVIJAS 1997 REPUBLIKA

Reverse:

RĪGAS KUĢIS XII GS. 10 LATU

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

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

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10 Latu Riga Ship, Latvia

Main information

Reference Price

$38.00-$449.00

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