10 Latu (15th Century Riga) Coin

10 Latu (15th Century Riga)

Country: Latvia
Denomination: 10 Latu (10 LVL)
Year: 1996
Material: Silver (.925)
Weight: 31.47 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: latvia

Description:

Obverse

A motif of the seal of Riga Town Council depicting Riga's coat of arms - the city's portal with a roof between two towers, and a lion's head under the raised gates - 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.

Reverse

The hero of a Latvian legend Lielais Kristaps, with a child on his shoulder, is featured on the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscriptions LIELAIS KRISTAPS (Big Kristaps) and XV GS. (15th century), each arranged in a semicircle, are placed to the left and to the right of the central motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

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