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Kopeck - Ivan IV ND

 
Silver (.960) 0.68 g 14.5 mm
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
Diameter
14.5 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111782
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend "КНЯЗЬ ВЕЛИКИЙ И ГОСУДАРЬ ВСЕЯ РУСИ".

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
KNS
ЬВЕЛIK
И ГОРЬВ
СЕЯРУ
СИ

Translation: Prince and grand sovereign of all Russia

Edge

Plain

Comment


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

This coins is often attributed by "newbies" to unexisted duke Igor' because of the letters "ИГОРЬ" in the third line. Therefore, this type has a nickname "Игорь"

Interesting fact

The Ivan IV Kopeck coin was minted during the reign of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, who was the first Tsar of Russia. The coin features an image of Ivan IV on one side and an image of the Russian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was significant because it reflected the increasing wealth and power of the Russian Empire during Ivan IV's rule.

Price

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

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