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Kopeck - Dmitry Ivanovich "False Dmitry I" with the name of Fyodor I Ivanovich Moscow; CM ND
| Silver (.960) | - | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Dmitry Ivanovich "False Dmitry I" (1605-1606) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1606 |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#375973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ ФЁДОР ВСЕЯ РУСИ
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Fyodor of all Rus
Comment
Rarity KG: 5; GHK2: 4
Previously this type was attributed to Fyodor I Ivanovich, but later in the "Catalogue of Russian Medieval Coins From the Reign of Tsar Ivan IV to the Reign of Tsar Peter I (1533-1717)" the coin was attributed to Dmitry Ivanovich "False Dmitry I" that minted the coins with the name of his "brother".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Russia, when False Dmitry I, an imposter claiming to be the son of Ivan the Terrible, was attempting to seize power from the legitimate ruler, Vasili Shuisky. Despite the coin's issuance during this period of upheaval, it still bears the name of Fyodor I Ivanovich, the legitimate ruler at the time. This highlights the complex political dynamics of the time and the challenges faced by the Russian Empire during this period.
