





SETTING IS HEAVY PURE SOLID SILVER. COIN IS NICKLE and COPPER. A 1970 Soviet Union (USSR) 1 Ruble coin, which was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. Commemorative Purpose: The coin celebrates the centenary of V.I. Lenin's birth, the founder of Soviet Communism. Design: The obverse side (shown in the image) features the Soviet Union's coat of arms, including the hammer and sickle, along with text in Russian that translates to "One hundred years since the birth of V. I. Lenin, USSR, One, Ruble". The reverse side typically features Lenin's bust and the dates "1870-1970". Material and Size: The coin is made of nickel/copper and is slightly larger than a US half dollar. Collectibility: This coin is considered somewhat scarce, as many items bearing Lenin's image were destroyed or melted down after the fall of the Soviet Union.
- ConditionGood
- Size1.7” x 1.4”
- BrandUnknown