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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Copper; Moscow ND
| Copper | 0.56 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Alexis Mikhaylovich (1645-1676) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1654-1663 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#396550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscriptions in 6 lines.
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Alexey Michailovich of All Russia
Comment
Rarity 7
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin was issued during the reign of Alexey Mikhailovich, also known as Alexis I, who was the Tsar of Russia from 1645 until his death in 1676. During his reign, the Russian Empire experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the Kopeck coin was an important part of the empire's monetary system. The coin was made of copper and had a distinctive design that featured the image of the Tsar on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Kopeck coin played a significant role in the economy of the Russian Empire and was widely used for everyday transactions.
