Kopeck - Mikhail I (о М) ND (1618-1625) front Kopeck - Mikhail I (о М) ND (1618-1625) back
Kopeck - Mikhail I (о М) ND (1618-1625) photo
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Kopeck - Mikhail I о М ND

 
Silver (.960) 0.50 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Michael I (1613-1645)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1618-1625
Value
1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver (.960)
Weight
0.50 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#112189
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

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

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
•ЦРЬIВЕ
ЛИКIКНSЬ
МИХАIЛОθ
ЕДОРОВIЧ
ЬВСЕЯР
•УСИ•

Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Mikhail Fedorovich of All Rus

Comment

Average weight 0.47-0.49 gr.


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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Kopeck - Mikhail I (о М) ND (1618-1625) from the Russian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Russia. Mikhail I, also known as Mikhail Romanov, was the first Tsar of the Romanov dynasty, which ruled Russia for over 300 years. His reign marked the end of the Time of Troubles, a period of political instability and conflict that had lasted for over a decade. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the new stability and prosperity that Mikhail I brought to Russia.