Catalog
Medal - Riga
| Location | Latvia |
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| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a panoramic view of the Riga Old Town skyline in high relief, featuring the iconic Cat House with its famous cat figure surmounting the rooftop turret. The surrounding border is decorated with traditional Latvian folk ornamental motifs. The legend 'RIGA' appears in red-colored letters at the top and 'LATVIJA' at the bottom. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central field bears the coat of arms of Latvia in high relief, depicting a quartered shield with a rising sun in the upper half and two lions passant in the lower quarters, supported by a lion rampant on the left and a griffin on the right, with three five-pointed stars above the shield. The border is decorated with the same traditional Latvian folk ornamental motifs as the obverse. No legend is present. |
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