10 Latu (19th Century Riga) 1998 front 10 Latu (19th Century Riga) 1998 back
10 Latu (19th Century Riga) 1998 photo
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10 Latu 19th Century Riga

1998 year
Silver (.925) 31.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
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#50894
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

A procession of the Latvian song festival is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription I VISPAREJIE LATVIESU DZIESMU SVETKI XIX GS. (1st National Song Festival 19th century), arranged in a semicircle, is above the central motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I VISPAREJIE LATVIESU DZIESMU SVETKI XIX GS
RĪGA-800

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Plain with incuse text

Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊ LATVIJAS BANKA ◊

Comment

Data of issue 26-02-1998

Interesting fact

The 10 Latu coin from Latvia, minted in 1998, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features the image of a traditional Latvian folk maiden, while the reverse side depicts the Riga City Council building, which was constructed in the 14th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of Latvia's cultural heritage and history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  8000 - - - - - -

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