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150 rubles 1978 USSR/Russia Platinum coin – Discus thrower

150 rubles proof coin
Platinum 999/1000
quality UNC;
weight 15.5 g.
Mintage 13400 pcs
Date of issue: 1978

Description

Series: Games of XXII Olympiad. Moscow. 1980

The Olympic Games in ancient Greece started in the year 776BC and continued for about 1100 years. The best athletes arrived from many Greek states to Olympia to compete in running, long jumps, throwing a discus, wrestling, fist fighting and chariot races. The athletes took part in all kinds of competitions.