Latvia 10 latu 800th Years of Riga City 18th Century Views silver coin 1997

The 1997 Latvia 10 Latu “800 Years of Riga – 18th Century Views” silver coin celebrates Riga’s architectural and heraldic heritage through an elaborate historical composition. One side depicts the monumental façade of a historic Riga building, rendered with a tall central section, narrow windows, sculptural niches, decorative pinnacles, clock-like circular detail and an ornate roofline. The surrounding theme identifies Riga and the 18th century, while RIGA-800 marks the anniversary program. The opposite side presents an impressive historical form of Riga’s coat of arms: a masonry city gate with portcullis and twin flag-topped towers, a crowned lion’s head within the gateway, crossed keys, cross and crown above. Two crowned winged heraldic creatures flank the fortress, with ornamental scrollwork beneath. The date 1997 and 10 LATU denomination complete this silver commemorative, an attractive piece for collectors of Riga history, European architecture, heraldry and Latvian numismatics.

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