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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Copper Riot ND
| Copper | 0.44 g | 11.20 mm |
| 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 | 11.20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#160761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription. The legend contain the tsar’s title.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ АЛЕКСЕЙ МИХАЙЛОВИЧ ВСЕЯ ВЕЛИКИЯ И МАЛЫЯ И БЕЛЫЯ РОСИИ
Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Alexei Mikhailovich, Sovereign of All the Russias – Great, Minor and White
Comment
Averse stamp № 13; reverse stamp № 9.Interesting fact
The Alexey Mikhailovich Kopeck, also known as the "Copper Riot," was a coin issued during the reign of Alexey Mikhailovich, the Tsar of Russia from 1645 to 1676. The coin was made of copper and had a very low denomination, which made it accessible to the common people. However, due to the coin's low value, it was often used for small transactions, and its circulation was limited to the Russian Empire. Despite its low value, the coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some mintage variations selling for thousands of dollars.
