10 Latu (20th Century Riga) 1998 front 10 Latu (20th Century Riga) 1998 back
10 Latu (20th Century Riga) 1998 photo
© Latvijas Banka

10 Latu 20th 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#50896
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

The statue of Liberty, which tops the Freedom Monument, is depicted in the centre of the coin. The inscriptions BRIVIBAS PIEMINEKLIS (Freedom Monument) and LATVIJAS VALSTS XX GS. (State of Latvia 20th century), each arranged in a semicircle, are placed to the left and to the right of the central motif, respectively. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRIVIBAS PIEMINEKLIS LATVIJAS VALSTS XX GS.
RIGA-800

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Plain with incuse text

Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊ LATVIJAS BANKA ◊

Comment

Data of issue 20-06-1998

Interesting fact

The 10 Latu coin from Latvia, minted in 1998, features a unique design that showcases the city of Riga's 800th anniversary. The coin's obverse side depicts the Riga City Council building, while the reverse side features a panoramic view of Riga's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of Latvia's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

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

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Latu (20th Century Riga) 1998 coin.