Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Alsace Thaler") 1655 front Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Alsace Thaler") 1655 back
Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Alsace Thaler") 1655 photo
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Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Alsace Thaler"

1655 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Alexis Mikhaylovich (1645-1676)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1655
Value
1 Jefimok Rouble (1 Ефимок Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#114717
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Alsace Thaler") 1655 from Russian Empire made of Silver is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Russia. The coin was minted during the reign of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich, who ruled from 1645 to 1676, a period marked by significant reforms and modernization efforts in the country. The use of silver in the coin's minting also reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in Russia during this time.