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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich о М ND
| Silver | 0.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Alexis Mikhaylovich (1645-1676) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1676 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#248224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription. Name and title of Alexey Mikhailovich in old Russian.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ АЛЕКСЕЙ МИХАЙЛОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Alexey Mikhailovich of all Rus
Comment
http://silver-copeck.ru/8009/3.html
This type was minted at the third mintage stage. The release of late kopeks began with the cessation of minting copper kopecks. Late kopecks are distinguished by a higher relief of the image and inscriptions. Coins of the third period were minted from 1663 to 1676. The weight rate does not differ from the second period of minting and was 0.48 g, with an actual weight of 0.46 g.
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which was minted during the reign of Alexey Mikhailovich (1663-1676) and made of silver, was used as a means of payment for the Russian Empire's military forces during the Russo-Polish War (1654-1667). The coin was designed with a unique symbol, the "o М" mintmark, which represented the Moscow Mint and signified the coin's authenticity and value. This coin played a significant role in the war effort, as it was used to pay soldiers and purchase supplies, and its value was widely recognized and accepted throughout the empire.
