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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) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#394061 |
|---|---|
| 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 issued during the reign of Alexey Mikhailovich (1645-1676) and minted in Pskov, features an image of a horseman on the obverse (front) side, which is a common design element for coins of that era. However, what's interesting is that the horseman is depicted with a distinctive hat, known as a "kokoshnik," which was a traditional Russian headdress worn by men and women of the nobility and aristocracy. This design element not only adds to the aesthetic appeal of the coin but also highlights the cultural and historical significance of the time period in which it was minted.
