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Kopeck - Mikhail I К-oc/MK-Ч ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#199456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyrillic inscription.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ КНЯЗЬ МИХАИЛ ФЕДОРОВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ
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 1636 and 1645, was made of silver, but it was actually minted using a unique process called "silver plating." This means that the coin was made by coating a copper core with a thin layer of silver, rather than being made entirely of silver. This process was used to conserve silver, which was a valuable resource at the time, while still maintaining the coin's value and authenticity.
