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#298621
Rarity index
95%

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 coin among collectors. It's made of silver and weighs 0.48 grams, which was a significant amount of silver at the time. In fact, the coin was so valuable that it was often used as a form of currency in international trade, and it's said that some of these coins even made their way to China and other parts of Asia. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors and can sell for thousands of dollars at auction.