Description:
Obverse
Riga's coat of arms of the 17th century from a coin of King Gustav II Adolf's time is featured in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The year 1997, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.
Reverse
An outline of Riga's fortifications in the first half of the 17th century is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription RIGAS NOCIETINAJUMI XVII GS. (Riga's fortifications 17th century), arranged in a semicircle, is above the central motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.
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