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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Copper; Moscow ND
| Copper | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#396553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscriptions in 6 lines.
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Alexey Michailovich of All Russia
Comment
Rarity 5
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. It's worth noting that the Kopeck coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time. The coin's design featured the image of Alexey Mikhailovich on one side and the Moscow coat of arms on the other. The coin was used widely throughout the Russian Empire and was an important symbol of the empire's economic and political power.
