1977 USSR 1 Ruble Coin - Moscow 1980 Olympics Olympic Emblem CCCP

Authentic 1977 Soviet Union 1 Ruble commemorative coin issued for the XXII Summer Olympic Games held in Moscow, 1980. This is the first issue in the 1980 Olympic commemorative series featuring the official Moscow Olympics emblem.

Specifications:

Country: USSR (CCCP)
Denomination: 1 Ruble
Issue Year: 1977 for 1980 Olympics
Theme: ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ МОСКВА 1980 – Games of the XXII Olympiad Moscow 1980
Design: Official 1980 Moscow Olympic emblem with Olympic rings
Material: Copper-Nickel alloy
Diameter: 31mm
Weight: 12.8g
Edge: Reeded with inscription
Mintage: 9,000,000 pieces
Mint: Leningrad Mint
Obverse: State Emblem of the USSR. "СС" and "СР" split left and right. Denomination "1 РУБЛЬ" below.
Reverse: Stylized Olympic emblem of the Moscow 1980 Games above Olympic rings. Circular legend around rim. Year "1977" at bottom.

Condition & Testing:
This coin has been checked by our WowPrice.ie team and is genuine. Based on the photos provided, this coin is in circulated condition. Obverse shows light surface wear, scattered contact marks, and minor toning spots in the fields. The state emblem and lettering remain sharp with good detail. Reverse has surface hairlines, small scratches across the fields, and light dark spots, but the Olympic emblem and rings are clear and well defined. Minor rim contact marks present. No major damage or cleaning. Grade estimate: VF (Very Fine). Please review photos for exact condition. Sold as pictured.

A key first-issue coin for Olympic collectors, Soviet numismatics, or Cold War memorabilia.