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Description:
Obverse
A motif of the seal of Riga Town Council (1226) - walls of a medieval town, St. Peter's keys, and a crosier - is featured in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The year 1995, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.
Reverse
The picture of Bishop Albert as depicted on his seal is featured by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscriptions BISKAPS ALBERTS (Bishop Albert) and XIII GS. (13th century), each arranged in a semicircle, are placed to the left and to the right of the picture, respectively. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the picture.
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