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Description:
Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1997 inscribed below, is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively.
Reverse
A 12th century ship is featured in the upper part of the coin. The inscription RIGAS KUGIS XII GS (Riga ship 12th century), arranged in a semicircle, is above the motif. The wreck of the ship discovered during excavations is depicted in the lower part; the numeral 10 and the inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.
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20 Latu (Frigate Gekroente Ehlendt)
Country: Latvia / Denomination: 20 Latu
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2 Euro (Riga – 2014)
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1 Lats (Latvia-EU)
Country: Latvia / Denomination: 1 Lats
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10 Latu (15th Century Riga)
Country: Latvia / Denomination: 10 Latu
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Year: 1996 / Material: Silver (.925)
10 Latu (13th Century Riga)
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1 Lats (Horseshoe, upwards)
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