1 Rouble 600th Anniversary of the Kulikovo battle; Pattern
1980 year| Copper-nickel | 12.9 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#262266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ШЕСТЬСОТ ЛЕТ КУЛИКОВСКОЙ БИТВЕ
1380
1980
Translation:
Six hundred years of the Kulikovo battle
1380
1980
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rouble coin (600th Anniversary of the Kulikovo battle; Pattern) 1980 from Soviet Union (Russia) made of Copper-nickel weighing 12.9 g has an interesting fact that it was minted to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Kulikovo Battle, which was a significant event in Russian history. The battle took place on September 8, 1380, and marked a decisive victory for the Russian forces led by Prince Dmitry Donskoy over the Mongol Empire, which had been occupying Russia for over a century. The coin's design features an image of Prince Dmitry Donskoy on horseback, leading his troops into battle, and the reverse side features an image of the Kremlin, the seat of power in Moscow. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of Russia's rich cultural heritage and its struggles for independence.
