10 Latu 16th Century Riga

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#
50901
References KM# 34
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.

Series: Eight Centuries of Riga

Obverse

Riga's coat of arms of the 16th century, supported by two lions, is featured in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The year 1996, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1996
10 LATU

Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča

Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs

Reverse

The panorama of Riga is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription XVI GS. (16th century), arranged in a semicircle, is to the left of the central motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XVI GS.
RIGA-800

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs

Edge

Plain with incuse text

Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊ LATVIJAS BANKA ◊

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

Data of issue 01-07-1997

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  8 000 Proof

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