USSR Commemorative Platinum Coin
Series: Games of XXII Olympiad. Moscow. 1980
Discus thrower
Par : 150 rubles
Release Date: 1978
Mint: Leningrad (LMD) (ST. Petersburg)
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| Metal, fineness | Platinum 999/1000 |
| Quality | Proof and UNC |
| Content chemically pure metal, g | 15.55 |
| Total weight, g | 15.55 |
| Thickness, mm | 1.5 |
| Diameter, mm | 28.6 |
| The edge | 240 corrugations. |
| Mintage, pcs. | 19853 / 13403 |
The Olympic Games in ancient Greece started in the year 776BC and continued for about 1100 years. The best athletes arrived from many Greek states to Olympia to compete in running, long jumps, throwing a discus, wrestling, fist fighting and chariot races. The athletes took part in all kinds of competitions.
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