Kopeck - Ivan IV (Moscow) ND (1535-1547) front Kopeck - Ivan IV (Moscow) ND (1535-1547) back
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Kopeck - Ivan IV Moscow ND

 
Silver (.960) 0.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Ivan IV the Terrible (1547-1584)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1535-1547
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
References
Numista
N#111830
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «КНЯЗЬ ВЕЛИКИЙ ИВАН».

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
КНSЬ
ВЕЛIКИ
IВАНЪ
ПСК

Translation: Grand Prince Ivan

Comment

"Saber kopeck", silver 0.68 gr.
 
Obverse stamp № 1; reverse stamp № 1.

http://silver-copeck.ru/8000/2.html

Oreshnikov, A. V. "Russian coins before 1547", Moscow, 1896. №696 (table XII, pic. 545)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Kopeck coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda during Ivan IV's reign. The coin features an image of the Tsar on one side and an image of the Moscow Kremlin on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Russian Empire. Additionally, the coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after currency, both within Russia and beyond its borders.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1535-1547)  - - - - - -

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