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Kopeck - Mikhail I o/M ND
| Silver (.850 - .960) | 0.48 g | - |
| 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 (.850 - .960) |
| Weight | 0.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#298623 |
|---|---|
| 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.http://silver-copeck.ru/8008/1_4.html
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin was issued during the reign of Mikhail I, also known as Mikhail Romanov, who was the first Tsar of Russia and ruled from 1613 to 1645. The coin was minted in silver and has a unique design, featuring the Tsar's name and title on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was significant because it reflected the value of the metal at the time and the importance of the coin in the Russian economy.
