Kopeck - Mikhail I (o/M) ND (1636-1645) front Kopeck - Mikhail I (o/M) ND (1636-1645) back
Kopeck - Mikhail I (o/M) ND (1636-1645) photo
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Kopeck - Mikhail I o/M ND

 
Silver 0.48 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
0.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (wire)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#298620
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 0.44 - 0.46 gr.
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Interesting fact

The Kopeck coin , which features Mikhail I and was minted between 1636 and 1645, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item. It's believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, and many of them have been lost or destroyed over time, making them highly sought after by collectors. In fact, some of these coins have sold for thousands of dollars at auction!