Soviet Union 1-RUBLE (Y177)

Horse

This circulating commemorative coin was issued in 1980 for the 12th Summer Olympic Games which were held in Moscow.

The equestrian statue on the coin's reverse is Yuriy Dolgorukiy on his horse, and commemorates the founding of Moscow in 1147.


Diameter
31.1 mm
Composition
Copper-nickel-zinc
Catalogue #
Y177
Obverse Legend
СССР 1 РУБЛЬ
Reverse Legend
ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ • МОСКВА • 1980 1980
Edge Legend
ОДИН РУБЛЬ • ОДИН РУБЛЬ •

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