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10 Roubles Basketball
1979 year| Silver (.900) | 33.30 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 10 Roubles (10 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 33.30 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#31616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Basketball.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ · МОСКВА · 1980
ЛМД
1979
Translation:
Games of the XXII Olympiad Moscow · 1980
LMD
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 10 Rouble Basketball coin from the Soviet Union, minted in 1979, features an image of a basketball player in action, surrounded by the words "УССР" (USSR) and "МОСКОВСКИЙ ОЛИМПИАДСКИЙ СТАДИОН" (Moscow Olympic Stadium). It's interesting to note that this coin was minted to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympics, which were held in Moscow, and the design reflects the country's pride in hosting the event.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 ЛМД | 59622 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Roubles (Basketball) 1979 coin.
