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Kopeck - Mikhail I Yaroslavl mint, o/M ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Michael I (1613-1645) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1615-1645 |
| 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#298630 |
|---|---|
| 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/8015/001.htmlEarlier such coins was defined as a counterfeit intended for circulation, while more modern opinion (catalog of I.V. Grishin, V. N. Kleshchinov, A. V. Khramenkov; 2015) is that it was a secret State issue of the Yaroslavl mint which was used for additional profit of the State because these kopeks have lower weight and fineness
Interesting fact
The Kopeck coin , which features Mikhail I and was minted in Yaroslavl between 1615 and 1645, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item. In fact, some examples of this coin have sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction. This is due in part to its age and rarity, but also to its historical significance as a symbol of the Russian Empire during a time of great change and upheaval.
