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Kopeck - Boris Godunov Velikiy Novgorod; В НОРΘ
7109 (1601) year| Silver (.960) | 0.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Boris Godunov (1598-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7109 (1601) |
| Calendar | Byzantine |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ БОРИС ФЕДОРОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ».
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЦРЬИВЕ
ЛИКИIКНЗ
БОРIСθЕОД
ОРОВИЧIВС
ЕЯРУСИ
Translation: Tsar and Grand Duke Boris Feodorovich of All Rus
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kopeck coin featuring Boris Godunov is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Russia. Boris Godunov was a powerful tsar who ruled from 1598 to 1605, and his reign was marked by significant political and economic reforms. The coin itself was minted in 1601, just a few years into Godunov's reign, and it reflects the economic changes that were taking place at the time. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a departure from the traditional use of copper, and it signaled a shift towards a more valuable and stable currency. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex and dynamic history of Russia during the early 17th century.
