10 Latu (18th Century Riga) Coin

10 Latu (18th Century Riga)

Country: Latvia
Denomination: 10 Latu (10 LVL)
Year: 1997
Material: Silver (.925)
Weight: 31.47 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: latvia

Description:

Obverse

Riga's coat of arms of the 18th century, where lions, the bearers of the shield, are replaced by the Russian Empire's two-headed eagle, 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 under the motif.

Reverse

The Blackheads House is depicted in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscription MELNGALVJU NAMS XVIII GS. (Blackheads House 18th century), arranged in a semicircle, is above the motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

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