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Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Austria Archduke Ferdinand Taler"
1655 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#114430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Austria Archduke Ferdinand Taler") 1655 from Russian Empire made of Silver is that it is a rare example of a countermarked coin, meaning that it was issued by a different authority than the original mint, in this case, the Russian Empire. The countermark was added to the coin to validate its authenticity and value, indicating that it was accepted as legal tender by the Russian Empire. This process of countermarking coins was common in the 17th century, and it is a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of its time.
