Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich (Copper; Pskov) ND (1655-1663) front Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich (Copper; Pskov) ND (1655-1663) back
Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich (Copper; Pskov) ND (1655-1663) photo
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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Copper; Pskov ND

 
Copper 0.44 g 10.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Alexis Mikhaylovich (1645-1676)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1655-1663
Value
1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.44 g
Diameter
10.1 mm
Thickness
1.10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#112425
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription. The legend contain the tsar’s title.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ АЛЕКСЕЙ МИХАЙЛОВИЧ ВСЕЯ ВЕЛИКИЯ РОСИИ САМОДЕРЖЕЦ».

Script: Cyrillic

Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Alexei Mikhailovich, Sovereign of All the Great Russia

Comment

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.