10 Latu – Latvia
Latvia
Context
Material
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 31.47 g
Silver weight: 29.11 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Standard: Silver ounce
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
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Numista: #50902
Value
Exchange value: 10 LVL
Bullion value: $82.66
Inflation-adjusted value: 31.72 LVL
Obverse
Description:
The 1997 10-lats coin features Riga's 17th-century coat of arms, matte-finished in relief, with the year and denomination below.
Inscription:
1997
10 LATU
10 LATU
Script: Latin
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs
Reverse
Description:
The coin's center depicts an outline of Riga's 17th-century fortifications through matted metal. Above the motif is the semicircular inscription RIGAS NOCIETINAJUMI XVII GS., with RIGA-800 below.
Inscription:
RIGAS NOCIETINAJUMI XVII GS.
RĪGA-800
RĪGA-800
Translation:
Riga with fortifications 17th century.
Riga-800
Riga-800
Script: Latin
Language: Latvian
Engraver: Jānis Strupulis
Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs
Edge
Plain with incuse text
Legend:
LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊ LATVIJAS BANKA ◊
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | 8,000 | Proof |
Series: Eight Centuries of Riga
💎 Extremely Rare