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Kopeck - Ivan IV Velikiy Novgorod; К-ВА ND
| Silver (.960) | - | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Ivan IV the Terrible (1547-1584) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1584 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Ivan of all Rus'
Comment
https://www.holder-ok.ru/period/ivan-groznyy/kg-89
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kopeck coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, who was the first Tsar of Russia and ruled from 1547 to 1584. During his reign, Ivan IV implemented a number of reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which included the Kopeck coin. The Kopeck was made of silver and was used as a standard unit of currency throughout the Russian Empire. It was a significant improvement over the previous currency system, which had been based on bartering and the use of foreign currencies. The Kopeck coin was used for over 200 years and remained a vital part of the Russian economy until the 18th century.
