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Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Saxony Taler of John George I 1632"
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spanish shield of manifold arms, with central shield of electoral Saxony, 6 ornate helmets above divide date to upper left and right.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
16 32
SA. ROM. IMP. ARCHIM. ET ELECT.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble coin is that it was countermarked over a previously issued Saxony Taler of John George I, which was minted in 1632. This means that the coin was issued with a new design or inscription over an existing coin, which was a common practice during that time period. This process allowed the Russian Empire to issue new coins without having to mint them from scratch, and it also helped to validate the coin's authenticity and value.
