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Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Mansfeld-Eigentliche-Hinterort Taler 1649"
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#114428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Mansfeld-Eigentliche-Hinterort Taler 1649") 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 was attempting to modernize and centralize the Russian economy. The countermarking of the coin over a pre-existing Taler from the Mansfeld-Eigentliche-Hinterort mint in Germany reflects the complex economic relationships between Russia and other European countries during this time period. Despite the challenges of the era, the Jefimok Rouble remained a widely used and highly valued currency throughout the Russian Empire.
