A motif of the secret seal of Riga Town Council (1368) depicting the small coat of arms of Riga - the city`s keys crowned with the Livonian Order`s cross - is featured in the centre of the coin. The year 1998, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
1998
10 LATU
Reverse description
A motif of the Great Guild`s coat of arms (1354) - a golden ship with the city`s symbol, two intersected keys topped with a cross, at the top of the mast - is featured in the centre of the coin. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.