Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Thorn Thaler"
1655 yearSilver | - | - |
Issuer | Russian Empire |
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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#114732 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Thorn Thaler") 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 in 1655, during the reign of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, who was implementing reforms aimed at modernizing the Russian economy and military. The countermark on the coin, which features a thorn thaler, was added to indicate that the coin had been verified and approved by the Moscow mint. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Russian coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.