10 Latu (16th Century Riga) 1996 front 10 Latu (16th Century Riga) 1996 back
10 Latu (16th Century Riga) 1996 photo
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10 Latu 16th Century Riga

1996 year
Silver (.925) 31.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
10 Latu (10&nbspLVL)
Currency
New lats (1993-2013)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.47 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2014
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#50901
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

The panorama of Riga is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription XVI GS. (16th century), arranged in a semicircle, is to the left of the central motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XVI GS.
RIGA-800

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Plain with incuse text

Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊ LATVIJAS BANKA ◊

Comment

Data of issue 01-07-1997

Interesting fact

The 10 Latu coin from Latvia, minted in 1996, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features the image of a 16th-century Riga, the capital city of Latvia, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Riga, which includes a lion and a griffin. This coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 31.47 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  8000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Latu (16th Century Riga) 1996 coin.