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Kopeck - Alexey Mikhailovich Punched forgery ND
| Silver | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Alexis Mikhaylovich (1645-1676) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1676 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#378049 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Alexey Mikhailovich of all Rus
Comment
Rarity (2GKH) 7
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kopeck coin is that it was made using a technique called "punched forgery," which was a method of counterfeiting coins by punching a genuine coin with a tool to create a fake coin with a similar design and weight. This technique was commonly used in the 17th century, and it's interesting to see that this particular coin has survived in such good condition despite being a forgery.
