Kopeck - Mikhail I (МОС/КВА) ND (1613-1617) front Kopeck - Mikhail I (МОС/КВА) ND (1613-1617) back
Kopeck - Mikhail I (МОС/КВА) ND (1613-1617) photo
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Kopeck - Mikhail I МОС/КВА ND

 
Silver (.960) 0.51 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Michael I (1613-1645)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1613-1617
Value
1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver (.960)
Weight
0.51 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111853
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ МИХАИЛ ФЕДОРОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ».

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЦРЬIВЕ
ЛIКИIКНS
ЬМIХЯIЛОФЕ
ДОРОВIЧЬВС
EЯPУСI

Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Mikhail Fedorovich of All Rus

Comment

Average weight 0.49 - 0.51 gr.
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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin was minted during the reign of Mikhail I, also known as Mikhail Romanov, who was the first tsar of the Romanov dynasty. He ruled Russia from 1613 to 1617, and his reign marked the beginning of a new era for the Russian Empire. The coin's design features an image of Mikhail I on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. It's made of silver (.960) and weighs 0.51 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece of Russian history.