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Running in Ancient Greece
USSR Commemorative Platinum Coin
Series: Games of XXII Olympiad. Moscow. 1980
Running in Ancient Greece
Par : 150 rubles
Release Date: 1980
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. | 12870/ 7820 |
In Ancient Greece the most popular has been running, because of its democracy. Ancient King Endymion exhibited as a prize for victory in running his kingdom, though only his sons competed. This race became the main competition at the ancient Olympics, in the IX century. BC.
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