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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#112431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 , which was minted during the reign of Alexey Mikhailovich (1645-1676) and features the image of the Russian tsar on one side and the coat of arms of the Russian Empire on the other, was actually used as a means of propaganda to promote the power and influence of the Russian Empire. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Russian people and to showcase the wealth and prosperity of the empire. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice, as it was a relatively inexpensive metal that was widely available in Russia at the time, making it accessible to a wider range of people. Overall, the Kopeck coin played an important role in promoting the image and ideals of the Russian Empire during a time of great change and upheaval in the region.
