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Kopeck - Boris Godunov ND
1600 year| Silver | 0.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Boris Godunov (1598-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1600 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ БОРИС ФЕДОРОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ».
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЦРЬIВЕЛ
IКИКНSЬ
БОРIСЪθЕ
ДОРОВIЧЬВ
СЕЯРУСI
Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Boris Feodorovich of All Rus
Comment
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Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin featuring Boris Godunov, issued in 1600 during the Russian Empire, was made of silver and weighed 0.68 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today. Its historical significance and the fact that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Russia make it a fascinating piece of history.
