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Kopeck - Mikhail I o/M ND
| Silver | 0.49 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 0.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#298580 |
|---|---|
| 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
Average weight 0.49 - 0.51 gr.http://silver-copeck.ru/8008/1_2.html
Rarity 8 (KG)
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin with Mikhail I (o/M) ND (1618-1625) from the Russian Empire was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins that were used in Russia. This change was made to combat inflation and to increase the value of the currency. The use of silver in the coins also symbolized the growing wealth and power of the Russian Empire during Mikhail's reign.
