Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich ND (1650-1655) front Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich ND (1650-1655) back
Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich ND (1650-1655) photo
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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich ND

 
Silver 0.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Alexis Mikhaylovich (1645-1676)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1650-1655
Value
1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#113599
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription. Name and title of Alexey Mikhailovich in old Russian.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ АЛЕКСЕЙ МИХАЙЛОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ».

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЦРЬIВЕЛ
ИКИКНАS
ЬЯЛЕКСЕI
МIХЯIЛОВ
•ЧЬВСЕЯ•
•РУСИ•

Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Alexey Mikhailovich of all Rus

Comment


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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich ND (1650-1655) from Russian Empire made of Silver weighing 0.48 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Russia. The coin was minted during the reign of Alexey Mikhailovich, also known as Alexis I, who was the Tsar of Russia from 1645 until his death in 1676. During his reign, Russia experienced significant political, economic, and cultural changes, including the introduction of a new government system, the development of trade and commerce, and the establishment of the Russian Orthodox Church as the official state religion. Despite these changes, the Kopeck coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout this period, and it continues to be a valuable collector's item to this day.