© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich ND
| Copper | 0.42 g | - |
| 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 | 0.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#154443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 Russia – Great, Minor and White
Comment
Averse stamp № 05; reverse stamp № 15.Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which was minted during the reign of Alexey Mikhailovich (1655-1663) and made of copper, was actually used as a means of exchange in the Russian Empire for over 200 years, until the early 19th century. Despite its long lifespan, the coin underwent several design changes during that time, with the image of the ruling monarch on the obverse (front) side being updated to reflect the changing political landscape of the empire.
