10 Latu 19th Century Riga

€1.00
IssuerLatvia
Year1998
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Latu (10 LVL)
CurrencyNew lats (1993-2013)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight31.47 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ligita Franckeviča
Reverse: Jānis Strupulis
In circulation to1 January 2014
Reference(s) KM#30
Obverse descriptionRiga`s coat of arms of the 19th century is featured in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The year 1998, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1998 10 LATU
Reverse descriptionA procession of the Latvian song festival is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription I VISPAREJIE LATVIESU DZIESMU SVETKI XIX GS. (1st National Song Festival 19th century), arranged in a semicircle, is above the central motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringI VISPAREJIE LATVIESU DZIESMU SVETKI XIX GS RĪGA-800
EdgePlain with incuse text
Mint
Mintage1998  - Proof - 8 000
Catalog ID3667478350
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