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: #50903
Value
Exchange value: 10 LVL
Bullion value: $82.66
Inflation-adjusted value: 37.31 LVL
Obverse
Description:
The coin's center features a matte-finished motif of Riga's coat of arms from the town council seal. Below it are the year 1996, the numeral 10, and the inscription LATU.
Inscription:
1996
10 LATU
10 LATU
Script: Latin
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs
Reverse
Description:
The Latvian legend Lielais Kristaps, shown carrying a child, is matte-finished on the coin. The inscriptions LIELAIS KRISTAPS and XV GS. curve to its left and right, with RIGA-800 below.
Inscription:
LIELAIS KRISTAPS XV GS.
RIGA-800
RIGA-800
Script: Latin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | 8,000 | Proof |
Series: Eight Centuries of Riga
💎 Extremely Rare