Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Copper Riot; Moscow ND
| Copper | 0.56 g | 14 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#270563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscriptions in 6 lines.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ АЛЕКСЕЙ МИХАЙЛОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ
Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Alexey Michailovich of All 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. The coin was minted in Moscow during a time of economic turmoil, known as the "Copper Riot," which was caused by a shortage of copper coins and a decrease in the value of the ruble. As a result, the government was forced to mint coins with a lower copper content, which is why the Kopeck coin is made of copper weighing only 0.56 grams. This is a unique feature of this particular coin and a testament to the economic challenges faced by Russia during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (1654-1663) MO | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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