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Kopeck - Mikhail I Moscow; Yaroslavl ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Michael I (1613-1645) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1639 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ МИХАИЛ ФЕДОРОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ».
Script: Cyrillic
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Mikhail Fedorovich of All Rus
Comment
Averse stamp № 10; reverse stamp № 7.http://silver-copeck.ru/8008/4.html
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which was issued during the reign of Mikhail I (also known as Michael I) of Russia, was made of silver, but it was actually one of the last silver coins issued by the Russian Empire. In the early 17th century, Russia was facing a severe shortage of silver, which led to the introduction of copper coins as a substitute for silver coins. This means that the Kopeck coin you have is a rare example of a silver coin from a time when silver was becoming scarce in Russia.
