Latvia 10 latu 800th Years of Riga City 19th Century People silver coin 1998

The 1998 Latvia 10 Latu “800 Years of Riga – 19th Century People” silver coin explores Riga’s cultural life through the Latvian Song Festival tradition. One side presents a large gathering of men and women in historical dress, assembled beneath a richly detailed ceremonial banner. Behind the crowd rises Riga’s skyline with rooftops, towers and church spires, while the RIGA-800 reference frames the anniversary theme. The scene recalls the First Latvian Song Festival held in Riga in 1873, an important milestone in Latvian musical and cultural history. The opposite side features historic Riga heraldry: a brick city gate with portcullis, twin towers topped by flags, a crowned lion’s head in the gateway, crossed keys, cross and an elaborate crown above. The date 1998 and denomination 10 LATU complete the design. Struck in silver, this commemorative combines people, music, architecture, heraldry and national cultural heritage in a distinctive Riga anniversary collectible.

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