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Kopeck - Mikhail I К-МОС/КВА-Ч ND
| Silver |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Michael I (1613-1645) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1635 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#198444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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
http://silver-copeck.ru/8008/1_3.html
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which features Mikhail I and was minted between 1626 and 1635, was made of silver, but it was actually minted using a unique process called "silver plating." This process involved coating a copper core with a thin layer of silver, which gave the coin its distinctive shine and durability. This technique was used to conserve silver, as it was a more expensive metal at the time. Despite the use of silver plating, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the Russian Empire.
