10 Latu Corncrake

Features

Issuer Latvia
Period Republic (1991-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1996
Value 10 Latu (10 LVL)
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
Number
N#
50900
References KM# 33
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Corncrake

Series: Endangered Wildlife

Obverse

The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1996 inscribed below, is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LATVIJAS
1996
REPUBLIKA

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Edgars Folks

Reverse

A picture of a corncrake, with the numeral 10 and inscription LATU beneath it, is centered on the coin. The inscription APDRAUDETA FAUNA (endangered wildlife) is placed in a semicircle to the left of the picture, the inscription GRIEZE (corncrake) is placed horizontally to the right of the picture.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
APDRAUDETA FAUNA
GRIEZE
10 LATU

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Edgars Folks

Edge

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

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

Mint

Valcambi SA, Balerna, Switzerland

Comments

Data of issue ..-05-1997

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  Photo 15 000 $ 44 Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Latu (Corncrake)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 853
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 UNC USD 44.18
(EUR 41.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Latu (Corncrake)Picture 1 of a sold 10 Latu (Corncrake)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 12
Lot 450
Internet Archive
28 Sep 2019 UNC USD 43.10
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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