Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Eastern Friesland Thaler 1564") 1655 front Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Eastern Friesland Thaler 1564") 1655 back
Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Eastern Friesland Thaler 1564") 1655 photo
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Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Eastern Friesland Thaler 1564"

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
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#355415
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Eastern Friesland Thaler 1564") 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 Alexei Mikhailovich, who ruled from 1645 to 1676, a period of significant economic growth and expansion for the Russian Empire. The countermarking of the coin over the "Eastern Friesland Thaler 1564" indicates that it was issued as a form of currency for trade with other regions, highlighting the importance of trade and commerce during this time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting reflects the value placed on this precious metal during this period.