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: #50909
Value
Exchange value: 10 LVL
Bullion value: $83.31
Inflation-adjusted value: 31.72 LVL
Obverse
Description:
The 1997 10-lats coin features an 18th-century Riga coat of arms, with its shield bearers replaced by a two-headed Russian Imperial eagle, rendered in matte relief.
Inscription:
1997
10 LATU
10 LATU
Script: Latin
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs
Reverse
Description:
The Blackheads House appears at the coin's center, created with varying metal finishes. The semicircular inscription "MELNGALVJU NAMS XVIII GS." arches above it, with "RIGA-800" below.
Inscription:
MELNGALVJU NAMS XVIII 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | 8,000 | Proof |
Series: Eight Centuries of Riga
💎 Extremely Rare