Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the USSR with the hammer and sickle over a globe surrounded by wheat sheaves. The denomination “10 РУБЛЕЙ” appears below.
Reverse: the reverse features two riders competing on horseback in an equestrian event. Above them appears the emblem of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, while the inscription “ИГРЫ XXII ОЛИМПИАДЫ МОСКВА” surrounds the coin. The year 1978 is shown below.
About the coin: this 10 rubles silver coin belongs to the famous USSR Olympic commemorative coin series dedicated to the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Equestrian sport was considered one of the most elegant Olympic disciplines, symbolizing harmony between rider and horse. The coin is appreciated for its highly detailed horse imagery and historical Olympic theme.
