Kopeck - Mikhail I МОС/КВА ND
| Silver (.960) | 0.50 g | - |
| 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 | 0.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Legend «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ МИХАИЛ ФЕДОРОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ».
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЦРЬIВЕЛI
КНIКНSЬМ
IХЯIЛОФЕДО
РОВIЧЬВС
EЯPУСI
Translation: Tsar and Grand Prince Mikhail Fedorovich of All Rus
Comment
Average weight 0.49-0.51 gr.Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which was minted during the reign of Mikhail I (1613-1617) in the Russian Empire, features an image of the Russian coat of arms on one side and the letter "М" (for "Москва," or Moscow) on the other. This coin was made of silver (.960) and weighs 0.50 grams. What's interesting is that the use of the Russian coat of arms on coins during this time period was a new development, as previous coins had featured the image of the tsar or other symbols. The use of the coat of arms was a way to emphasize the power and authority of the Russian state, and it became a common feature on Russian coins for centuries to come.
