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150 Roubles Horse race
1979 year| Platinum (.999) | 15.55 g | 28.6 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 150 Roubles (150 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 28.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#71995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Horse racing.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ · МОСКВА · 1980
ЛМД
1979
Translation:
Games of the XXII Olympiad Moscow · 1980
LMD
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1979 Soviet Union Platinum 150 Roubles coin featuring a horse race is quite unique as it was minted with a special platinum alloy that contains 99.9% platinum, making it one of the purest platinum coins in the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 ЛМД | 17078 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 150 Roubles (Horse race) 1979 coin.