10 Latu (800th Anniversary - Riga) Coin

10 Latu (800th Anniversary - Riga)

Country: Latvia
Denomination: 10 Latu (10 LVL)
Year: 1998
Material: Gold (.999)
Weight: 1.2442 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 13.92 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: latvia

Description:

Obverse

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.

Reverse

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.

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