Authentic 1970 Soviet Union 1 Ruble commemorative coin issued for the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin’s birth. This coin was minted by the Leningrad Mint and widely circulated in the USSR.

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 with "СССР" and denomination "ОДИН РУБЛЬ" below. Legend around rim: "СТО ЛЕТ СО ДНЯ РОЖДЕНИЯ В.И. ЛЕНИНА" with small star at bottom.
Reverse: Profile bust of V.I. Lenin facing right with dates "1870-1970" below. Beaded border.

Condition:
From the photos provided, this coin shows moderate circulation wear consistent with a circulated grade. Obverse has multiple contact marks and hairlines in the fields, with some toning and minor rim nicks visible. The lettering and emblem remain clear and fully legible. Reverse shows surface scratches across Lenin's profile and field, with softening on the high points of hair and beard. No major damage, corrosion, or cleaning evident. Grade estimate: VF (Very Fine) to F (Fine). All details are intact and identifiable. Please examine photos closely for exact condition. Sold as pictured.

A classic piece of Soviet history and a must-have for collectors of USSR coins, Lenin memorabilia, or 20th-century commemoratives.