1970 USSR 1 Ruble Lenin 100th Birthday Coin CCCP Soviet Commemorative VF

Authentic 1970 Soviet Union 1 Ruble commemorative coin issued to mark the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin’s birth. Struck by the Leningrad Mint and one of the most recognizable Soviet commemorative coins.

Specifications:

Country: USSR (CCCP)
Denomination: 1 Ruble
Commemoration: СТО ЛЕТ СО ДНЯ РОЖДЕНИЯ В.И. ЛЕНИНА – 100 Years Since Birth of V.I. Lenin
Years: 1870-1970
Material: Copper-Nickel-Zinc alloy
Diameter: 31mm
Weight: 12.8g
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 100,000,000 pieces
Mint: Leningrad Mint
Obverse: State Emblem of the USSR at center. "СССР" split left and right of emblem. Denomination "ОДИН РУБЛЬ" below. Circular legend: "СТО ЛЕТ СО ДНЯ РОЖДЕНИЯ В.И. ЛЕНИНА" with star at bottom.
Reverse: Profile bust of V.I. Lenin facing right. Dates "1870-1970" below bust. Beaded border.

Condition:
Based on the photos provided, this coin shows signs of circulation. The obverse has light surface marks, scattered small contact marks in the fields, and minor spotting near the rim. The state emblem and lettering remain sharp with good relief. The reverse shows wear on the high points of Lenin’s hair and cheek, with hairlines and light scratches visible in the fields. A few small dark spots are present near the rim and on the bust. No major rim damage or deep gouges. All details are fully legible. Grade estimate: VF (Very Fine) to aVF (About Very Fine). Please check photos closely for exact condition. Sold as pictured.

A key type for Soviet coin collectors and a strong piece of 20th-century political history.