© Numizmatix
© Numizmatix
Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Copper; Pskov ND
| Copper | 0.43 g | - |
| 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 | 0.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#112428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription. The legend contain the tsar’s title.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ АЛЕКСЕЙ МИХАЙЛОВИЧ ВСЕЯ ВЕЛИКИЯ И МАЛЫЯ И БЕЛЫЯ РОСИИ».
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Alexei Mikhailovich, Sovereign of All the Russias – Great, Minor and White
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. The coin was made of copper and had a relatively small weight of 0.43 grams, making it a convenient and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions.
