1980 Russia Silver 5 Roubles Olympics BU/Proof (ASW .4824)
Numismatic
1980 Russia Silver 5 Roubles Olympics BU/Proof (ASW .4824)
Struck to honor the XXII Summer Olympic Games hosted in Moscow, this silver 5 Roubles coin represents a fascinating intersection of sport and Soviet history. Produced between the years 1977 and 1980, these pieces were minted in either Leningrad or Moscow, showcasing the precise craftsmanship of the era. Each coin contains 0.4824 troy ounces of pure silver, with a fineness of 0.900. The obverse of the coin features the prominent State Emblem of the Soviet Union, accompanied by the face value of 5 Roubles. On the reverse, the design celebrates the spirit of athletic competition, depicting specific Olympic events alongside the official games motto. The inscriptions, written in Cyrillic, tie the coin directly to the Moscow games of 1980, making it a captivating artifact of late twentieth-century global sports history.
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Specifications
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1980 |
| Grade | BU &/or Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Roubles |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4824 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
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