10 Latu (Icebreaker Krisjanis Valdemars) 1998 front 10 Latu (Icebreaker Krisjanis Valdemars) 1998 back
10 Latu (Icebreaker Krisjanis Valdemars) 1998 photo
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10 Latu Icebreaker Krisjanis Valdemars

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#50899
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

An icebreaker is featured in the centre of the coin. The inscription LEDLAUZIS · KRISJANIS VALDEMARS · 1925 (icebreaker Krisjanis Valdemars 1925), arranged in a semicircle, is above the motif. The numeral 10 and the inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEDLAUZIS · KRISJANIS VALDEMARS · 1925
10 LATU

Engraver: Jānis Ronis

Designer: Arvīds Priedīte

Edge

Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by three stars.

Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ☆☆☆ LATVIJAS BANKA ☆☆☆

Comment

Data of issue ..-08-1998

Interesting fact

The 10 Latu coin (Icebreaker Krisjanis Valdemars) 1998 from Latvia is unique in that it features a hole in the center, which is designed to resemble the icebreaker ship's wheel. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout in coin collections.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  10000 - - - - - -

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