Discover the USSR 1 Ruble 1970 coin, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin's birth - a piece steeped in history from the Soviet state, holding a thousand stories.

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USSR 1 Ruble 100th Anniversary Vladimir Lenin

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The 1970 USSR 1 Ruble coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin’s birth, featuring iconic Soviet imagery and historical significance.

This commemorative coin was issued by the Soviet Union in 1970 to honor the centennial of Lenin’s birth (1870–1970). It was part of the Sixth Rouble currency system and circulated widely, with nearly 100 million standard pieces minted, along with limited proof and prooflike editions1.

🪙 Coin Specifications

Country: Soviet Union (USSR)

Denomination: 1 Ruble

Year: 1970

Composition: Nickel-brass or copper-nickel (sources vary slightly)

Weight: 12.8 g

Diameter: 31 mm

Thickness: 2.4 mm

Edge: Patterned with alternating stars and dots

Mint: Leningrad Mint

🔍 Design Details

Obverse: Displays the Soviet coat of arms with the hammer and sickle, surrounded by Cyrillic text translating to “One hundred years since the birth of V. I. Lenin, USSR, One Ruble.”

Reverse: Features a right-facing profile of Lenin’s head with the dates 1870–1970 inscribed below2.

Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

💰 Collectibility & Value

Circulation Mintage: ~99.9 million

Proof Mintage: ~3,000

Prooflike Mintage: ~111,250

This coin is a classic example of Soviet commemorative numismatics, blending political reverence with mass production. It remains a popular collectible for those interested in Cold War-era history, Lenin memorabilia, or Soviet coinage. If you’re building a fantasy-themed coin lore around revolutionary icons or historical turning points, this piece could symbolize ideological upheaval or the forging of a new age.

USSR 1 Ruble 100th Anniversary Vladimir Lenin

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