Kopeck - Mikhail I (К-Ч МОС/КВА) ND (1636-1645) front Kopeck - Mikhail I (К-Ч МОС/КВА) ND (1636-1645) back
Kopeck - Mikhail I (К-Ч МОС/КВА) ND (1636-1645) photo

Kopeck - Mikhail I К-Ч МОС/КВА ND

 
Silver 0.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Michael I (1613-1645)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1636-1645
Value
1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01)
Currency
Rouble (1533-1717)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.45 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#300320
Rarity index
97%

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

Face#23, Reverse#44

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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin , which features Mikhail I and was minted between 1636 and 1645, was actually the first silver coin to be minted in Russia. Prior to this, Russian coins were made of copper or other base metals. The introduction of silver coins marked a significant change in Russian currency and paved the way for the use of silver coins in future mintages.