10 Latu (800th Anniversary - Riga) 1998 front 10 Latu (800th Anniversary - Riga) 1998 back
10 Latu (800th Anniversary - Riga) 1998 photo
© Latvijas Banka

10 Latu 800th Anniversary - Riga

1998 year
Gold (.999) 1.2442 g 13.92 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Issuing entity
Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
10 Latu (10&nbspLVL)
Currency
New lats (1993-2013)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
1.2442 g
Diameter
13.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2014
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#50871
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

A motif of the Great Guild's coat of arms (1354) - a golden ship with the city's symbol, two intersected keys topped with a cross, at the top of the mast - is featured in the centre of the coin. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RĪGA-800

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Data of issue ...-07-1998

Interesting fact

The 10 Latu coin from Latvia, issued in 1998 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of Riga, features a unique design that showcases the city's historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coin's design includes a depiction of the city's famous St. Peter's Church, along with other architectural landmarks and a stylized image of the city's coat of arms. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of Riga, and its gold composition makes it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  25000 - - - - - -

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