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5 Roubles Running
1978 year| Silver (.900) | 16.67 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 5 Roubles (5 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 16.67 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#31605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Runner in front of stadium.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ
1978
ЛМД
МОСКВА · 1980
Translation:
Games of the XXII Olympiad
1978
LMD
Moscow · 1980
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Roubles (Running) 1978 coin from the Soviet Union (Russia) is interesting because it features a unique design of a running athlete on the obverse, which was designed by the prominent Soviet artist, Ernst Neizvestny. The coin was minted to commemorate the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, and the design was meant to symbolize the dynamism and energy of the Soviet Union's athletes. Additionally, the coin was made of silver (.900) and weighs 16.67 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 ЛМД | 226655 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 ММД | 118352 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles (Running) 1978 coin.
