Latvia 10 latu 800th Years of Riga City 16th Century Views silver coin 1996

The 1996 Latvia 10 Latu “800 Years of Riga – 16th Century Views” silver coin celebrates the historic development of Riga through an evocative reconstruction of the Baltic city in the 1500s. One side presents a panoramic waterfront view with densely arranged houses, fortified structures and three prominent church spires rising above the skyline. Two sailing ships cross the foreground, while a flowing scroll marked “Riga” crowns the composition, accompanied by the RIGA-800 reference. The opposite side interprets Riga’s historic heraldry in monumental detail: a fortified city gate with portcullis and twin towers, crossed keys and cross above, flanked by two powerful heraldic lions. The date 1996 and denomination 10 LATU appear below. Struck in silver, this commemorative unites architecture, maritime trade, heraldry and Renaissance-era city history in a richly detailed collectible devoted to one of the Baltic region’s great historic centers.

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