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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Copper Riot; Velikiy Novgorod ND
| Copper | 0.8 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Alexis Mikhaylovich (1645-1676) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1654-1658 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#374697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lettering: Царь и Великий Князь Алексей Михайлович всея Великия и Малыя и Белыя России самодержец
Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Alexei Mikhailovich of All Great and Lesser and White Russia Autocrat
Comment
Possible period of minting 1655-1663.
Averse stamp № 2; reverse stamp № 5.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kopeck coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Russia, known as the "Copper Riot." The riot was caused by a shortage of copper coins, which were the main currency used by the common people, and the government's attempt to introduce a new, lighter weight copper coin that was met with resistance from the public. The Kopeck coin , which was minted during this time, is a rare example of a coin that was produced during this period of economic upheaval.
