© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Pfalz Thaler" ND
1655 year| Silver | 28.86 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 28.86 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#317240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Pfalz Thaler" ND (1655) coin 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, which is a stamp or marking added to the coin, indicates that it was issued by Alexey Mikhailovich, the Tsar of Russia, and it features the Russian coat of arms. This coin is a unique piece of history that showcases the complexities of currency issuance and the political dynamics of the time.
