© 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 "Tournai Patagon"
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#114735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Tournai Patagon") 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 countermarking of the coin with the image of a patron saint, in this case, St. Alexey, was a common practice during this time period, as it was believed to bring good luck and protection to the bearer. Despite the challenges faced by Russia during this time, the Jefimok Rouble remained a popular and widely used coin, and its unique design and history make it a valuable and interesting collector's item today.
