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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Copper Riot; Pskov ND
| Copper | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#154445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Averse stamp № 10; reverse stamp № 47.© Image courtesy of Anumis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kopeck coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Russia, known as the "Copper Riot" or "Kopets Riot." This period saw a severe shortage of copper, which was used to mint coins, and as a result, many coins were made of lower quality materials, such as pewter or even wood. Despite this, the Kopeck coin remained a popular and widely used denomination during this time.
