Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Upper Alsace Ferdinand Taler" ND (1655) front Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Upper Alsace Ferdinand Taler" ND (1655) back
Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Upper Alsace Ferdinand Taler" ND (1655) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Upper Alsace Ferdinand Taler" ND

1655 year
Silver 28.26 g -
Description
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
28.26 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#317331
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Upper Alsace Ferdinand Taler" ND (1655) coin is that it features a unique combination of designs from different countries and time periods. The coin was issued by the Russian Empire in 1655, but it was countermarked with the image of Ferdinand Taler, who was a prince of Upper Alsace in the 17th century. This blending of designs creates a fascinating historical artifact that showcases the complexities of currency exchange and trade during that time period.