© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Kopeck - Peter I
| Billon (.396 silver) | 0.6 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1713-1714 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Billon (.396 silver) |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#92188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination, date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КО
ПЕИКА
1713
Translation: Kopeck
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Peter I (1713-1714), is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, with a silver content of .396. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver coins were too soft for circulation and were often debased with other metals to increase their durability. Despite this, the coin still maintained a relatively high silver content, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
