Loading translations… 
Members : 32
Content : 674
Content View Hits : 379242
Content : 674
Content View Hits : 379242
Chariot Race
USSR Commemorative Platinum Coin
Series: Games of XXII Olympiad. Moscow. 1980
Chariot Race
Par : 150 rubles
Release Date: 1979
Mint: Leningrad (LMD) (ST. Petersburg)
 |
| 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. | 17078 / 9728 |
Chariot racing was one of the most popular ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine sports. Chariot racing was often dangerous to both driver and horse as they frequently suffered serious injury and even death—but generated strong spectator enthusiasm. In the ancient Olympic Games, as well as the other Panhellenic Games, the sport was one of the most important equestrian events.
Related Articles
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|