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10 Latu 800th Anniversary - Riga
| Issuer | Latvijas Banka |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Value | 10 Latu (10 LVL) |
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| Obverse description | At center, a faithful reproduction of a medieval Riga pfennig is depicted within an irregular scalloped border, showing two crossed keys — the heraldic symbol of the city of Riga — surrounded by a Gothic circular legend in the field. The design evokes the earliest coinage associated with Riga's civic identity. Below the central motif, in the lower portion of the polished field, the date '1998' appears above the denomination inscription '10 LATU' in serif capital letters. |
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| Reverse description | At center, a stylized depiction of a medieval Viking or Hanseatic trading vessel is rendered in relief against a smooth field, with a single mast and furled sail visible. Above the ship, a pair of crossed keys — Riga's heraldic emblem — is shown, echoing the obverse motif and reinforcing the city's mercantile and ecclesiastical heritage. The entire composition is set within an irregular scalloped outline referencing historic coin design. Along the lower rim, the inscription 'RĪGA-800' is struck in bold capital letters, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the founding of the city. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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